Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) has named Roberto Santos its 2012 award winner for Outstanding Service from a Community Leader.

Santos began participating in SOTX in 2004.  He’s served the organization as an awards presenter at local bowling competitions and Spring Games.  As superintendent of the United I.S.D., Santos was compelled to get involved after seeing firsthand the impact that Special Olympics Texas had on his community.  He even donates the district’s Student Activity Complex to SOTX for athlete practices and area events.

The Outstanding Service from a Community Leader award is presented to the individual whose efforts on behalf of SOTX exceed expectations.  On October 26, Special Olympics Texas will present the award to Santos for his achievements and recognize him at Opening Ceremonies for the 2012 Fall Classic in Bryan/College Station.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect.  SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 44,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.  To learn more, visit www.sotx.org or call 800.876.5646.  Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

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