H.R. No. 169 is a resolution commemorating the 25th anniversary of Dr. Ruben Gallegos Elementary School, located in the Brownsville Independent School District, during the 2025-2026 school year. The school, which opened in 2001, is named after Dr. Ruben Gallegos, a dedicated educator and leader who significantly contributed to the education of migrant students and held various leadership roles in different school districts. Under the current leadership of Principal Cynthia Cardenas, Gallegos Elementary has maintained a strong commitment to providing quality education and fostering a positive learning environment, while also promoting various student activities.
The resolution acknowledges the school's impact over the past 25 years in providing a solid educational foundation for countless young Texans. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' best wishes for the future of the school and its community. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared as a token of high regard for Dr. Ruben Gallegos Elementary School. The resolution was adopted by the House on September 3, 2025.