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TX SCR5

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the "Robert Rives Gymnasium" in honor of alumnus Robert Rives

  • Robert Rives was the first TSD alumnus to attend Gallaudet University (then National College), graduating in 1893

  • Rives served as a teacher at TSD for more than 40 years and was the school's first football coach from 1894 to 1898, compiling a 10-8-1 record

  • Rives was inducted into the Texas School for the Deaf Alumni Association Hall of Fame in the sports category in 1999

  • Resolution adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2025 (31-0) and by the House on May 23, 2025 (129-5-2)

Legislative Description

Directing the Texas School for the Deaf to name its middle school gymnasium the Robert Rives Gymnasium.

Resolutions

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs4/9/2025
Education K-162/3/2025

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