By: Birdwell, HancockKing, West
King, WestS.R. No. 200S.R. No. 200
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, who is retiring as the
superintendent of schools of the Arlington Independent School
District on August 31, 2023, after a distinguished 33-year career
in public education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Marcelo Cavazos joined the Arlington
Independent School District in 1999 as an associate
superintendent for instruction, and he served as the interim
deputy superintendent before being named deputy superintendent
in 2009; he served the district with distinction, and in 2012, he
was named superintendent of the Arlington Independent School
District; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the district developed 13
specialized academies focused on the areas of leadership
development, early college education, fine arts, dual-language
instruction, and curricula in science, technology, engineering,
and math; Dr. Cavazos has received many accolades for his
outstanding work throughout his career, and he received the YMCA
Citizen of the Year Award and he was named the 2016 Texas
Superintendent of the Year and was selected as the Texas nominee
for the 2017 American Association of School Administrators
Superintendent of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cavazos has also been recognized for his
service to his community, in 2012; he has served on the boards of
numerous agencies and organizations, including the Texas School
Alliance, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, and United Way
of Tarrant County, and he is involved in his community through
his membership in such groups as the Rotary Club and Lions Club;
and
WHEREAS, A devoted husband to his wife, Nora, and a loving
father to his children, Theresa and Diego, Dr. Cavazos has earned
the respect and admiration of his community members, his
colleagues, and the students and parents of the district for his
diligence and wise leadership as an administrator and for his
outstanding commitment to excellence in education; it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition on his dedicated
service to the Arlington Independent School District; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Marcelo Cavazos on his
invaluable contributions to public education in the state and
extend to him congratulations on his retirement and best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.