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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 62
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dr. Patrick Torres for his outstanding career and for |
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his many contributions to Texas education; and |
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WHEREAS, During his 27 years in the field of education, |
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Dr. Torres has promoted the success of Texas students in his |
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roles as coach, teacher, mentor, principal, and assistant |
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superintendent; he has served communities in the Dallas, Wylie, |
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Grapevine/Colleyville, Eagle Mountain Saginaw, and Red Oak |
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Independent School Districts, and he continues to help students |
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achieve their full potential as the superintendent of the Denver |
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City Independent School District; and |
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WHEREAS, A bilingual administrator, Dr. Torres has earned |
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the respect and admiration of students, colleagues, and local |
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communities by fostering cultures of trust and transparency at |
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his campuses; he prioritizes school and community partnerships |
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and introduces enriching programs and initiatives that are |
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designed to focus on students' academic, emotional, and social |
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development; and |
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WHEREAS, Dr. Torres earned his bachelor of science degree |
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from the University of North Texas and his master's degree and |
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doctoral degree from Dallas Baptist University; he is an esteemed |
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leader in public education, and he can reflect with pride on his |
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impressive record of service in Texas communities; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Patrick Torres for his |
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commitment to educating the next generation of Texas leaders and |
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extend to him best wishes in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 23, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |