Bill Text: TX HR1852 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Congratulating Fernando A. Benavides of Sam Houston High School on his receipt of the 2019 Arlington Independent School District Secondary Principal of the Year Award.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-28 - Reported enrolled [HR1852 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1852-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1852

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fernando A. Benavides of Sam Houston High School has
been named the recipient of the 2019 Arlington Independent School
District Secondary Principal of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas-Pan American,
Mr. Benavides went on to earn his master's degree in education from
the University of North Texas; he began his career in education in
the Mercedes and Mansfield Independent School Districts, teaching
Texas history, world geography, government, and macroeconomics, as
well as teen leadership and community service; he was appointed to
the AP government test development committee for the College Board
and served for two years as a consultant; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Benavides embarked on an administrative path as
an assistant principal in Venus ISD before joining Arlington ISD as
assistant principal at Sam Houston High; after serving as principal
of Boles Junior High for four years, he returned to Sam Houston;
over the course of his exemplary tenure, the school has increased
its enrollment while improving college readiness and graduation
rates; Mr. Benavides has brought to his leadership roles valuable
life experience gained while serving his country in the U.S. Marine
Corps; during Operation Desert Storm, he was a member of the 7th
Marines and received the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and his other
decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Navy
and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; and
WHEREAS, This summer, Mr. Benavides will take on a new
challenge as secondary human resource services director for
Mansfield ISD; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support
of his wife, Tiffany Benavides, and their children, Matthew, Jacob,
Gabrielle, Isabella, and Samuel; and
WHEREAS, Through his skill, dedication, and professionalism,
Fernando Benavides has helped provide a strong academic foundation
for students of Sam Houston High, and his contributions have earned
the respect and admiration of his fellow educators; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Fernando A. Benavides on his
receipt of the 2019 Arlington Independent School District Secondary
Principal of the Year Award 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 Mr. Benavides as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Turner of Tarrant
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1852 was adopted by the House on May
24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House