TITLE: Congratulating Ruben Saenz on his retirement as administrator of South Texas College Starr County Campus.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ruben Saenz on his retirement as administrator of South Texas College Starr County Campus.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Ruben Saenz of Rio Grande City retired as administrator of South Texas College Starr County Campus in January 2013, concluding an outstanding career in education that spanned more than half a century; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Pan American University and Texas A&I University, Mr. Saenz holds a bachelor's degree in health and physical education and a master's degree in school administration; he worked as a teacher in the Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District for a decade before going on to serve as a principal for more than 20 years, including a long tenure at Rio Grande City High School; he was named superintendent of the district in the early 1990s, gaining valuable experience that he brought to his position as STC Starr County Campus administrator in 1996; and WHEREAS, Mr. Saenz contributed to his profession in numerous ways, most recently as chair of the Texas Retired Teachers Association District 1 Legislative Committee; moreover, he has been affiliated with the Texas Association of School Boards, the National Association of School Administrators, and the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, which he served as president during the 1982-1983 academic year; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of his community as well, this esteemed gentleman has been a member of the local Lions Club for 53 years; he has also distinguished himself as a member and a past worshipful master of Hope Lodge No. 471 and as chair of the Starr County Fair Association Scholarship Committee; and WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors, Mr. Saenz enjoys the love and support of his wife, Olga, a retired teacher, and their sons, Ruben and Ricardo, and his life is further enriched by seven grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Ruben Saenz demonstrated an exceptional commitment to South Texas College and Rio Grande City CISD, and his accomplishments have benefited generations of area Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ruben Saenz on his retirement as administrator of South Texas College Starr County Campus 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 Mr. Saenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1 was adopted by the House on July 25, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House