HCR 8

89R4573 TBO-D
		By: Flores
  H.C.R. No. 8
  CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, Texas School for the Deaf alumnus Robert Rives was a
  dedicated educator and a trailblazing figure in the state's deaf
  and hard of hearing community; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Rives became the first TSD alumnus to attend the
  prestigious National College, which is today known as Gallaudet
  University, in Washington, D.C.; following his graduation in 1893,
  he embarked on a rewarding career as a teacher at TSD that spanned
  more than four decades; he also served as the school's first
  football coach from 1894 to 1898, achieving a record of 10-8-1;
  among his many honors, he was inducted into the Texas School for the
  Deaf Alumni Association Hall of Fame in the sports category in 1999;
  and
         WHEREAS, Robert Rives continues to be a source of inspiration
  to young athletes at the Texas School for the Deaf, and the naming
  of the TSD middle school gymnasium in his honor would be a fitting
  tribute to his legacy; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby direct the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle
  school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That the secretary of state forward an official
  copy of this resolution to the Governing Board of the Texas School
  for the Deaf.