R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious 1-2 natural resource, and excellence in public education is an endeavor 1-3 in which all Texans have a stake; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Comanche Elementary School in Fort Stockton has been 1-5 recognized by Texas Monthly magazine as one of the state's most 1-6 outstanding schools, and this remarkable accomplishment is indeed 1-7 worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The magazine's rankings were based on the 1-9 performance of students on the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills 1-10 (TAAS) test, and designations of one to four stars were assigned to 1-11 the state's best schools; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Comanche Elementary School's rating of three stars 1-13 is a fitting tribute to the hard work and dedication of the 1-14 school's students, parents, faculty, and staff, and it is a 1-15 privilege to honor them for their achievement at this time; now, 1-16 therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-18 Legislature hereby commend all those associated with Comanche 1-19 Elementary School for its designation as one of the state's top 1-20 schools and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 1-21 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for display at Comanche Elementary School as an expression 2-3 of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 962 was adopted by the House on May 23, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House