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, Seco Mines Elementary School in Eagle Pass 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, Seco Mines Elementary School's rating of two 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 Seco Mines

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

1-22                       RESOLVED, That an official copy of this

1-23     resolution be prepared for display at Seco Mines Elementary School

1-24     as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of

 2-1     Representatives.

                                                                     Gallego

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 963 was adopted by the House on May

         23, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House