H.R. No. 1272
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft is retiring as superintendent
of the Southwest Independent School District in June 2023, drawing
to a close an outstanding tenure that has spanned nearly a decade
and a half; and
WHEREAS, A former student of Southwest High School,
Dr. Verstuyft began his career with Southwest ISD as a teacher and
coach, and he went on to serve as a middle school and high school
principal; he later took on the role of executive director of
administration and pupil service, and he subsequently became
assistant superintendent for administration and human resources;
over the years, he played an instrumental role in helping Southwest
ISD campuses obtain state and national honors; since 2009, he has
led the district as superintendent of schools, and his guidance has
benefited thousands of students across 11 elementary schools, 4
middle schools, and 3 high schools; and
WHEREAS, Among his many achievements, Dr. Verstuyft received
the 2019 Education Service Center Region 20 Superintendent of the
Year award from the Texas Association of School Boards; he has
served as a board member for the San Antonio Education Partnership
program and as co-chair of San Antonio's Diplomas Project, and he
has been involved with the P16 Plus Executive Committee for Greater
San Antonio as well as the steering committee for the Bexar County
Go Public Campaign; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Verstuyft holds a bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas at San Antonio, a master's degree in
educational administration from Texas A&M University-Kingsville,
and a doctorate from Texas A&M University in College Station; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, expertise, and commitment
to excellence, Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft has helped many young Texans
acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, and his
contributions will be remembered and appreciated for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft on his
retirement as superintendent of Southwest ISD and extend to him
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Verstuyft as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lujan
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1272 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House