H.R. No. 2864
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, After more than three decades of distinguished
service to the Laredo Independent School District, Maria del Carmen
S. Sandoval retired as director for instructional technology in
June 2008; and
WHEREAS, Maria Sandoval graduated from The University of
Texas with honors in 1974, having earned a bachelor's degree in
elementary education and a Texas Educator Certificate; she resumed
her studies at UT the following year and obtained a master's degree
in vocational rehabilitation counseling; she went on to receive
additional certifications in special education supervision,
distance learning, and virtual instruction; and
WHEREAS, After joining Laredo ISD in 1974, Ms. Sandoval
worked in special education for nearly two decades and held the
positions of resource teacher, vocational adjustment coordinator,
and supervisor; in 1991, she became a technology coordinator, and
for the next 16 years, she helped modernize many of the district's
operations as a member of the technology committee; in addition to
introducing automated library software, she assisted the
leadership team in establishing expectations for both students' and
educators' technology proficiencies, purchasing communication
software, developing online grade books and lesson planners, and
initiating a laptop program for teachers; she also wrote technology
grants and created online training and professional development
courses; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sandoval was active in the Texas Computer
Education Association and the Laredo Administrative and
Supervisors' Association, and she was honored with a Madrina Award
from the Dell TechKnow Group at Laredo ISD; moreover, her expertise
in the field of technology was recognized when she was appointed to
the superintendent's cabinet and the Region I Education Service
Center Technology Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan demonstrated a commitment to
excellence in all of her professional endeavors, and her hard work
and dedication significantly benefited area schoolchildren as well
as the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Maria del Carmen S. Sandoval for her
notable contributions to the students of Laredo and the Laredo
Independent School District and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Sandoval as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2864 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House