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This resolution congratulates Gerardo Soto, the superintendent of Harlandale Independent School District (ISD), on being named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year by Education Service Center (ESC) Region 20, a regional educational administrative organization. The resolution highlights Soto's extensive 31-year career in education, during which he has served in various roles including paraprofessional aide, teacher, principal, and executive director of operations before becoming superintendent in 2019. His achievements include overseeing campus repurposing, launching innovative programs like the Educational Partners Program and Harlandale Makerspace Center, achieving the state's highest financial accountability rating, and securing the largest bond package in district history. The resolution recognizes Soto's leadership in creating a supportive and challenging educational environment, and his involvement with local educational partnerships. The Texas House of Representatives formally acknowledges his accomplishments by adopting this resolution and directing that an official copy be prepared for Mr. Soto as an expression of their high regard.

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