[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6169]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DR. RUBEN OLIVAREZ, SUPERINTENDENT OF THE 
                SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 12, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Superintendent of the San Antonio Independent School District, Dr. 
Ruben Olivarez, for his contributions to the local community.
  Dr. Ruben Olivarez has dedicated his career to educating our youth. 
In 1970, Dr. Olivarez started his career in education. Having taught at 
J.T. Brackenridge Elementary School, he is no stranger to the 
educational needs of our community. He has held a number of important 
educational posts over the years, including a professorship at the 
University of Texas at Austin, the title of Principal in the Fort Worth 
Independent School District, the post of Deputy Commissioner of the 
Texas Education Agency, and many others.
  On January 11, 2000, Dr. Ruben Olivarez was named Superintendent of 
the San Antonio Independent School District, which has a student 
population of approximately 57,000. He is currently responsible for the 
``Vision 2005 and Beyond'' plan for educational improvement. Dr. 
Olivarez has helped to provide the guidance our schools need, keeping 
the needs of our students an important priority.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Superintendent of the San 
Antonio Independent School District, Dr. Ruben Olivarez, for his 
dedicated service to our local schools.

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