[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E390]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 
                      SUPERINTENDENT SYLVIA BRUNI

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the important of 
contributions of Laredo Independent School District Superintendent 
Sylvia Bruni.
  Ms. Bruni graduated from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio, with 
a Bachelor of Science Degree in English, Spanish, and Education. She 
became a high school English teacher, and taught at the United 
Independent School District for 17 years.
  In addition to providing an education for others, Sylvia Bruni has 
served as an example herself of the importance of continuing education 
throughout life. While teaching at the United lSD, she received her 
Master of Science in Education from Laredo State University. She also 
completed programs certifying her as a professional reading specialist, 
professional supervisor, professional mid-management administrator, and 
superintendent.
  Ms. Bruni has held a variety of prestigious posts in Texas education. 
She was principal at Salinas Elementary School, Director of Curriculum 
and Instruction at the United lSD, as a faculty member at Laredo 
Community College, and as Director for the Office of Special Programs 
at Texas A&M International University. She held the post of Director of 
Research, Planning, and Development before being named Superintendent 
of the Laredo Independent School District.
  These activities, along with her commitment to community 
volunteerism, have earned Ms. Bruni a variety of awards, including 
Laredo Community College Top 50 Distinguished Alumni and Laredo Morning 
Times ``Laredoan of the Year.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to add my name to the long list of people who 
have congratulated Sylvia Bruni on her competent and dedicated service, 
and her enormous contribution to the state of education in Southwest 
Texas.

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