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.