H.R. No. 2528 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Poncho Garcia Jr., superintendent of Fabens Independent School District, can take well-deserved pride in the outstanding service he has rendered in behalf of residents of the Lone Star State during his 40 years in the Texas public education system; and WHEREAS, In a job that requires the support of the public and effective collaboration with the local school board, Superintendent Garcia has worked tirelessly to ensure the best possible instruction and resources for pupils in his district and has promoted academic achievement to advance the quality of the district's schools; and WHEREAS, Prior to becoming superintendent of Fabens ISD, Mr. Garcia was a teacher, coach, counselor, and principal; he is a navy veteran and holds a master's degree and a certification in superintendency from Sul Ross State University; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Garcia enjoys the love and support of a family that includes his wife, Rosa, his son, Jason, his daughter-in-law, Isela, and his granddaughter, Issa Jay; and WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to Fabens ISD students and staff, Poncho Garcia Jr. has led the way in fostering an encouraging and challenging learning environment, one that equips students with skills that will help them to build fulfilling and productive lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Legislature hereby commend Poncho Garcia Jr., superintendent of Fabens Independent School District, for his achievements as an educator and administrator and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Superintendent Garcia as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. González ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2528 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House