SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 9
WHEREAS, Dr. Saul Hinojosa has retired as superintendent
of the Somerset Independent School District, drawing to a
close an outstanding tenure with the district that spanned two
decades; and
WHEREAS, One of the longest-serving superintendents in
the region, Dr. Hinojosa began his career with Somerset ISD as
a teacher; he previously served as an assistant principal at
Southside ISD and as a government and history teacher and
football and baseball coach in McAllen ISD; he assumed the role
of superintendent of Somerset ISD in 2007, and under his able
leadership, the district has overcome numerous challenges to
earn an A accountability rating from the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hinojosa plans to continue his service in
the field of education in his retirement; he currently works as
a search consultant for Walsh Gallegos, a major law firm that
assists school districts across the state in vetting and
selecting superintendent candidates; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication, professionalism, and
commitment to excellence, Dr. Saul Hinojosa 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Saul
Hinojosa on his retirement as superintendent of the Somerset
Independent School District and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Dr. Hinojosa as an expression of high regard from
the Texas Senate.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 8, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate