H.R. No. 49       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Gerardo Soto of the Harlandale Independent School   District has been named the 2025 Education Service Center Region 20   Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School   Boards; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Soto is representing ESC Region 20 in the TASB   State Superintendent of the Year award program that recognizes   individuals for achievement and excellence in public school   administration; honorees demonstrate strong leadership and a   commitment to student success as well as to the improvement of   educational quality and community engagement within their   districts; and          WHEREAS, When Mr. Soto began serving as Harlandale's   superintendent in 2019, he brought more than 31 years of experience   to the office, having worked as a paraprofessional aide, teacher,   principal, and executive director of operations at Harlandale ISD;   his accomplishments as superintendent include overseeing the   repurposing of campuses to better meet student and staff needs and   launching the Educational Partners Program and the Harlandale   Makerspace Center, which offers hands-on learning; during his   tenure, Harlandale has earned the state's highest financial   accountability rating, and in 2022, voters approved the largest   bond package in district history for such major projects as the   Career and Technical Education Center; he also serves on the San   Antonio Education Partnership and UP Partnership boards; and          WHEREAS, Through his unwavering dedication to Harlandale   ISD, Gerardo Soto has led the way in fostering a supportive and   challenging educational environment, and he is truly deserving of   this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gerardo Soto   on his selection as the 2025 ESC Region 20 Superintendent of the   Year and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success   with his important work; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for Mr. Soto as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Lujan     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 49 was adopted by the House on August   27, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House