By: Guillen H.R. No. 1
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ruben Saenz of Rio Grande City retired as
administrator of South Texas College Starr County Campus in January
2013, concluding an outstanding career in education that spanned
more than half a century; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Pan American University and Texas A&I
University, Mr. Saenz holds a bachelor's degree in health and
physical education and a master's degree in school administration;
he worked as a teacher in the Rio Grande City Consolidated
Independent School District for a decade before going on to serve as
a principal for more than 20 years, including a long tenure at Rio
Grande City High School; he was named superintendent of the
district in the early 1990s, gaining valuable experience that he
brought to his position as STC Starr County Campus administrator in
1996; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Saenz contributed to his profession in numerous
ways, most recently as chair of the Texas Retired Teachers
Association District 1 Legislative Committee; moreover, he has been
affiliated with the Texas Association of School Boards, the
National Association of School Administrators, and the Texas
Association of Secondary School Principals, which he served as
president during the 1982-1983 academic year; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of his community as
well, this esteemed gentleman has been a member of the local Lions
Club for 53 years; he has also distinguished himself as a member and
a past worshipful master of Hope Lodge No. 471 and as chair of the
Starr County Fair Association Scholarship Committee; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Saenz enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Olga, a retired teacher, and their sons,
Ruben and Ricardo, and his life is further enriched by seven
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ruben Saenz demonstrated an exceptional commitment
to South Texas College and Rio Grande City CISD, and his
accomplishments have benefited generations of area Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ruben Saenz on
his retirement as administrator of South Texas College Starr County
Campus 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 Mr. Saenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.