SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 369
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Esperanza Zendejas for her many accomplishments
and her exemplary service as superintendent of the Brownsville
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, A native of Mexico, Esperanza grew up primarily in
the Imperial Valley region of California; she was raised by
loving parents who instilled in her the confidence and strength
to reach any goal she set for herself, and she has devoted her
career to helping young citizens meet their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Esperanza started on her professional path in
1975 as a sixth-grade teacher; she later worked as a school
counselor, and she became a superintendent at a time when women
were rarely offered that position; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Zendejas first served as superintendent of
the Brownsville Independent School District from 1992 to 1995,
and she returned to the role in 2015 to help the district address
the unique challenges of having a student population with high
rates of poverty; and
WHEREAS, Over the last four years, Dr. Zendejas has worked
diligently to expand opportunities for students; her many
achievements include extending care for elementary school
students, expanding school transportation routes, integrating
innovative technology in classrooms, and establishing
career-training options for high school students; and
WHEREAS, A highly respected superintendent, Esperanza
Zendejas is guided by a desire to see every child succeed, and the
residents of Brownsville are indeed grateful for her exemplary
service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Esperanza Zendejas for helping
the students of Brownsville develop the skills they need to
become the leaders of tomorrow; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate