H.R. No. 341
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Mario H. Salinas was named the new
superintendent of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School
District in February 2021; and
WHEREAS, With this appointment, Dr. Salinas takes over one of
the largest school districts in the nation, encompassing 945 square
miles in the Rio Grande Valley and serving nearly 35,000 students at
more than 40 campuses; over the course of a career with the district
that has spanned more than three decades, Dr. Salinas has served as
a high school science teacher, head varsity basketball coach, and
assistant principal, and he was principal of Edinburg North High
School for nearly 10 years; moreover, he has held the position of
assistant superintendent for support services since 2005; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Salinas has served the greater community as a
board member for such worthy organizations as the Edinburg Rising
Stars Foundation, the Hidalgo County Head Start Program, and Boys &
Girls Club of Edinburg RGV; he is an alumnus of The University of
Texas-Pan American and holds a master's degree in educational
administration and a doctorate in educational leadership; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career as a teacher and
administrator, Mario Salinas has upheld the highest standards of
his profession, and he will bring to his new duties as
superintendent equal commitment and energy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Mario H. Salinas on his
selection as superintendent of the Edinburg 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. Salinas as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Canales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 341 was adopted by the House on March
25, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House