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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, South Texas Independent School District Virtual |
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Academy has been named an Apple Distinguished School for the |
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2023-2026 program term; and |
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WHEREAS, Recipients of this notable designation are chosen |
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for demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous innovation and |
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for their use of technology in fostering a supportive and |
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challenging educational environment; Apple Distinguished Schools |
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receive support through leadership events, collaboration with |
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other participating schools, and opportunities to engage with |
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experts; and |
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WHEREAS, The only all-magnet district in the state, South |
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Texas ISD offers college preparation and hands-on career training |
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to middle and high school students in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy |
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Counties; the district opened its Virtual Academy in 2021 to better |
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meet the needs of residents in the Rio Grande Valley; led by |
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principal Maribel Valdez, the school offers fully remote courses |
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with curriculum and instruction designed specifically for virtual |
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learning; and |
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WHEREAS, A quality education is critical to the continuing |
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vitality of our state, and the teachers and staff of South Texas ISD |
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Virtual Academy are helping their students to reach their full |
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potential and to become engaged and productive members of their |
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community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate South Texas |
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Independent School District Virtual Academy on its selection as an |
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Apple Distinguished School and extend to all those associated with |
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the school sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for South Texas ISD Virtual Academy as an expression of |
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high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |