SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 400 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Dr. Narciso Garcia for his long and distinguished career in the field of education; and WHEREAS, Dr. Garcia has served with distinction for many years as an administrator in school districts across the Rio Grande Valley; he served as superintendent of schools for the La Villa Independent School District, and during his tenure, he established the first Early College High School in the Delta area of the Rio Grande Valley; and WHEREAS, In 2014, he became deputy superintendent of the Pharr - San Juan - Alamo Independent School District; as deputy superintendent, he oversaw the implementation of programs in such areas as career and technical education, college readiness, curriculum and instruction, and bilingual and dual language education; and WHEREAS, In 2017, he joined Vanguard Academy, which has recorded unprecedented growth during his tenure; the academy currently has three Early College High Schools, one of which is designated as a Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics campus; under his leadership, the academy has also introduced a Dual Language Program; and WHEREAS, An exemplary educator and administrator, Dr. Garcia is admired by his colleagues and the community, and it is truly fitting that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Narciso Garcia on his exceptional contributions to quality education in the Rio Grande Valley and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate