R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The students, faculty, and staff of Dellview 1-2 Elementary School consistently strive to meet the highest academic 1-3 standards in a nurturing school environment, and their dedication 1-4 to excellence in education has been deservedly recognized and 1-5 rewarded; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Guided by principal Belinda Lopez, Dellview 1-7 Elementary School is a member of the North East Independent School 1-8 District in San Antonio; most of its 531 prekindergarten to 1-9 fifth-grade students represent minority populations; 85 percent are 1-10 considered "at risk" and nearly three-fourths of the student body 1-11 is classified as economically disadvantaged; and 1-12 WHEREAS, By maintaining high expectations and a 1-13 results-oriented focus, the Dellview team, led by Ms. Lopez and 1-14 composed of staff, students, parents, and volunteers, has worked 1-15 together in a spirit of support, compassion, and confidence to 1-16 achieve remarkable results; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This exceptional school has been rated "exemplary" 1-18 by the Texas Education Agency; to reach this level, at least 90 1-19 percent of students must pass in each subject area and the school 1-20 must reach a 94 percent attendance rate; and 1-21 WHEREAS, In 1997, the school was designated one of 12 1-22 "Spotlight in Reading" schools in Texas by Governor George W. Bush 1-23 and the Texas Education Agency; special attention is consistently 1-24 focused on reading at Dellview, and many teachers and 2-1 administrators from throughout the state have visited the school to 2-2 learn how they may implement this creative program at their own 2-3 schools; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The perseverance, commitment, and determination of 2-5 the children and adults of Dellview Elementary School are an 2-6 inspiration to all Texans, and the academic preparation received by 2-7 Dellview students will undoubtedly enable them to achieve success 2-8 in the future; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby commend the students, administrators, staff, and 2-11 parents from Dellview Elementary School and extend to each of them 2-12 warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success; and, 2-13 be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Dellview Elementary School as an expression of high 2-16 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alvarado _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 162 was adopted by the House on April 8, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House