By Maxey H.R. No. 1161 75R16582 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas House of Representatives 1-2 join with the students, teachers, and parents of Zavala Elementary 1-3 School in celebrating the institution's recent designation as a 1-4 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given to the finest 1-7 schools in the nation that have displayed a commitment to achieving 1-8 academic excellence, fostering responsible student behavior, and 1-9 providing educators with the recognition, training, and assistance 1-10 they deserve for their exceptional efforts; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Part of the Austin Independent School District, 1-12 Zavala Elementary School has consistently demonstrated these 1-13 qualities and is known throughout the state for the innovative and 1-14 challenging programs it offers to students at all levels of 1-15 academic ability; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Students at Zavala Elementary School have compiled 1-17 an impressive record of academic, artistic, and athletic 1-18 accomplishments, and their parents and teachers have devoted 1-19 themselves to giving these children new educational opportunities 1-20 that enable them to reach their highest goals and aspirations; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Zavala Elementary School is one of the most 1-22 remarkable institutions of its kind in the State of Texas and in 1-23 the United States, and it is indeed appropriate that the school be 1-24 given special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, 2-1 be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate the students, parents, and teachers 2-4 of Zavala Elementary School on receiving a national Blue Ribbon 2-5 School award and commend them for their unwavering commitment to 2-6 promoting excellence in public education; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for prominent display at Zavala Elementary School as an 2-9 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.