H.R. No. 2503
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Gonzalez Elementary School in Brownsville
celebrated its 30th anniversary during the 2016-2017 academic year;
and
WHEREAS, This notable campus is named for Mariano Gonzalez, a
beloved local bus driver who spent nearly three decades
transporting students to and from school and special events;
initially led by principal Neida Ruth Soto, the school opened its
doors in the fall of 1986, and the new building garnered praise for
its bright and cheerful interior; the school adopted purple, white,
and black as its official colors and the mustang as its mascot; and
WHEREAS, Today, Gonzalez Elementary serves more than 800
students in early education through fifth grade; under the expert
guidance of principal Dr. Timothy Cuff, the dedicated faculty and
staff work tirelessly to equip their students with the ability to
think independently and communicate effectively, along with other
essential academic skills; and
WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is of great importance
to the future of our state, and for the past 30 years, Gonzalez
Elementary has helped its students to reach their full potential
and to become engaged and productive members of their community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of Gonzalez
Elementary School and extend to its administrators, faculty, staff,
and students sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Lucio III
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2503 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House