H.R. No. 1752
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Roosevelt Nivens II has been named
superintendent of the Lamar Consolidated Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, An educator with 24 years of experience, Dr. Nivens
began his career as a teacher in the Dallas Independent School
District, and he later joined Lancaster ISD, where he served as
assistant principal, principal, and assistant superintendent of
achievement and organizational management; in 2015, he became
superintendent of Community ISD, and under his leadership, the
district earned an A rating from the Texas Education Agency and
increased the number of students earning college credits through
Advanced Placement Exams and dual credit classes, with 10 percent
of students earning an associate's degree upon graduation; he also
expanded the district's career and technical education programs and
professional certifications; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Nivens holds a bachelor of science degree from
Liberty University and master's and doctoral degrees in education
from Texas A&M University-Commerce; in all his endeavors, he enjoys
the love and support of his wife, Karla; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career as an educator, Roosevelt
Nivens has upheld the highest standards of his profession, and he is
sure to bring to his new position equal commitment and energy; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Roosevelt Nivens II on his
selection as superintendent of the Lamar Consolidated Independent
School District and extend to him sincere best wishes for a
successful tenure; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Nivens as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1752 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House