H.R. No. 336
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Jesus H. Chavez, the widely esteemed
superintendent of the Round Rock Independent School District, has
announced his plans to retire from a 34-year career in education on
December 31, 2013; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Round Rock ISD superintendent,
this exceptional administrator oversees activities at 46
elementary, middle, and high school campuses and works tirelessly
to ensure the best possible instruction and resources for the
students; during his tenure at the helm of the district, voters in
Round Rock have approved more than $560 million in bonds to finance
school construction and infrastructure improvements, student
achievement has increased, and district staff have garnered
numerous state and national awards; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Chavez has been instrumental in expanding the
involvement of outside groups in the educational process; under his
thoughtful guidance, the district has collaborated with business
and community volunteers to provide mentors and role models for
students as they explore professions, pursue advanced
certifications, and consider university choices; and
WHEREAS, An alumnus of Texas Southmost College, Dr. Chavez
also attended Pan American University-Brownsville, where he
received his master's degree, and The University of Texas at
Austin, where he earned his bachelor's and doctoral degrees; he
began his career as a teacher in Brownsville in 1979 before taking
an administrative post with the Round Rock ISD in 1985; he left
Central Texas for a period of years to fill the top jobs at the
Harlingen CISD and the Corpus Christi ISD before returning in 2006
to assume the office of Round Rock superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Admired and respected by his peers, he was
recognized for his achievements in 2009 with the Education Service
Center Region 13 Superintendent of the Year award and was among the
five finalists for Texas Superintendent of the Year; he was
presented with his second ESC Region 13 Superintendent of the Year
award in 2011; and
WHEREAS, The people of Round Rock have gained immeasurably
from Dr. Chavez's leadership, balanced approach to learning, deep
experience, and passionate commitment to schoolchildren, and it is
indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing his exceptional service to
the cause of education in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Jesus H. Chavez for his achievements
as superintendent of the Round Rock Independent School District and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Chavez as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Gonzales
Dale
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 336 was adopted by the House on
February 18, 2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House