By: Eckhardt, West, Zaffirini S.C.R. No. 5
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas School for the Deaf alumnus Robert Rives was a
dedicated educator and a trailblazing figure in the state's deaf
and hard of hearing community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rives became the first TSD alumnus to attend the
prestigious National College, which is today known as Gallaudet
University, in Washington, D.C.; following his graduation in 1893,
he embarked on a rewarding career as a teacher at TSD that spanned
more than four decades; he also served as the school's first
football coach from 1894 to 1898, achieving a record of 10-8-1;
among his many honors, he was inducted into the Texas School for the
Deaf Alumni Association Hall of Fame in the sports category in 1999;
and
WHEREAS, Robert Rives continues to be a source of inspiration
to young athletes at the Texas School for the Deaf, and the naming
of the TSD middle school gymnasium in his honor would be a fitting
tribute to his legacy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby direct the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle
school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
copy of this resolution to the Governing Board of the Texas School
for the Deaf.