84R6607 RMA-D
By: Guillen H.R. No. 556
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Santos Lujan Jr. has made invaluable contributions
to the field of education during his years as a teacher and
administrator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lujan earned his diploma in 1967 from Big Spring
High School, where he was a saxophonist in the Steer Band, and he
went on to graduate with bachelor's and master's degrees in music
education from West Texas State University; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Mr. Lujan began his career as an assistant
band director at Big Lake High School, and he soon advanced to head
director; he was named director of bands for Raymondville ISD in
1977, and over the course of his 15-year tenure in that position, he
was instrumental in the dramatic expansion of the program and in the
notable success of the Bearkat Band, which consistently earned
first division ratings at University Interscholastic League
concert and sight-reading contests as well as festival competitions
across the state; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Lujan was promoted to assistant superintendent
for business and operations in 1993, and four years later, he was
named superintendent of Raymondville ISD; he also served as
superintendent of the Kermit and Culberson County-Allamoore school
districts and as principal of Presidio High School; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Lujan has received
well-deserved recognition for his achievements; he was selected for
the Region 18 Superintendent of the Year Award and was a finalist
for Texas Superintendent of the Year, and he was also inducted into
the Rio Grande Valley Band Director Hall of Fame in 2013; and
WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Lujan is blessed with
the love and support of his wife, Mary Lou Lujan, and he takes great
pride in his two children, Santos and Adrianna, and two
granddaughters, Amorie and AnnaLee; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan has devoted his professional
life to public education, and he has made a positive difference in
the lives of countless individuals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Santos Lujan Jr. for his career in
education 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. Lujan as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.