H.R. No. 189 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Noted for its longstanding commitment to excellence 1-2 in education, Plano East High School received national recognition 1-3 when it was designated by Redbook magazine as one of America's Best 1-4 Schools for its innovative and successful academic programs; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given only to those 1-6 schools that demonstrate the highest level of excellence in the 1-7 areas of academic achievement, classroom innovation, 1-8 parent/community involvement, extracurricular activities, 1-9 special-needs programs, and vocational/technical training; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition to receiving recognition as one of 1-11 America's Best Schools, Plano East High School gained further 1-12 honors by achieving "Best of the State" distinction; as one of this 1-13 select group representing the best from each of the 50 states and 1-14 the District of Columbia, Plano East High School will receive a 1-15 grant from the Sega Youth Education and Health Foundation; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Plano East High School has established standards of 1-17 educational excellence to which all schools can aspire, and the 1-18 superlative achievements of the students, faculty, staff, and 1-19 community in reaching this vital goal are indeed worthy of special 1-20 legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby congratulate Plano East High School on its 1-23 well-deserved designation by Redbook magazine as one of America's 1-24 Best Schools and extend to those involved with that fine 2-1 institution best wishes for continued success; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-3 prepared for prominent display at Plano East High School as an 2-4 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.