By Wise H.R. No. 1194 75R16996 SAJ-D 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, North Bridge Elementary School in Weslaco 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 from one to four stars were 1-11 assigned to the state's best schools; and 1-12 WHEREAS, North Bridge Elementary School's rating of four 1-13 stars is a fitting tribute to the hard work and dedication of the 1-14 school's students, parents, faculty, and staff, and under the 1-15 leadership of principal Mario Hernandez, this talented team looks 1-16 forward to meeting new challenges and opportunities in the years to 1-17 come; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby commend all those associated with North Bridge 1-20 Elementary School for its designation as one of the state's top 1-21 schools and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued 1-22 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-24 prepared for display at North Bridge Elementary School as an 2-1 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.