Congratulating Dr. Sylvia Rios on her retirement as superintendent of Laredo ISD.

89(R) HR 1080 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1080

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Dr. Sylvia Rios is retiring as superintendent of the

Laredo Independent School District in 2025, drawing to a close an

exemplary career in education spanning nearly five decades; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Rios first joined Laredo ISD in 2001 as

principal of Joseph W. Nixon High School, and under her direction,

the campus was the first in the district to receive a "Recognized"

rating from the Texas Education Agency; she went on to become the

district's chief academic officer, and in 2017, she was unanimously

voted superintendent of LISD, which at the time served

approximately 24,000 students across 34 campuses; and

WHEREAS, Over the course of her distinguished tenure as

superintendent, Dr. Rios has placed a special emphasis on preparing

students for life after graduation; she has overseen

dual-enrollment programs and early college designations and

expanded opportunities for career certification and military

readiness; moreover, $152 million in bond-funded construction and

renovation projects have taken place during her term, resulting in

new schools, refurbished vocational facilities, and upgraded

administrative spaces; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Rios's dedicated efforts have helped Laredo ISD

earn a number of prestigious national and state awards; under her

leadership, its campuses have received a total of 11 National Blue

Ribbon School titles, making the district one of the most

recognized in the region; in addition, LISD has maintained its

22-year streak of earning "Superior" financial ratings from TEA;

and

WHEREAS, Dr. Rios holds bachelor's and master's degrees from

Texas A&M University in Kingsville and a doctoral degree in

curriculum and instruction from Texas A&M in College Station; she

began her career in 1977 as a teacher at her alma mater,

Hebbronville High School in Jim Hogg County ISD, and she went on to

serve as the school's principal and the district's curriculum and

assessment director; and

WHEREAS, Through her vision, expertise, and dedication,

Sylvia Rios has helped countless young Texans acquire the knowledge

and skills necessary to succeed, and her contributions will be

remembered and appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby congratulate Dr. Sylvia Rios on her retirement

as superintendent of the Laredo Independent School District and

extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

prepared for Dr. Rios as an expression of high regard by the Texas

House of Representatives.

Raymond

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1080 was adopted by the House on May

23, 2025, by a non-record vote.

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Chief Clerk of the House