Bynum Independent School District on the occasion of their 1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58 1-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize 1-4 administrators, faculty, students, and parents from the 1-5 Bynum Independent School District on the occasion of their 1-6 visit to the State Capitol on January 25, 1999; and 1-7 WHEREAS, This accomplished group of adults and students 1-8 consistently strives to maintain the highest level of learning 1-9 within a nurturing school and community environment, and their 1-10 dedication to excellence in education has been rewarded by the 1-11 school's designation as "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, An outstanding example of the consistent effort 1-14 and commitment being demonstrated in the Bynum school system is 1-15 the 100 percent passing rate among all juniors and seniors taking 1-16 the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In recognition of their excellent Texas 1-18 Assessment of Academic Skills scores, more than half of 1-19 the students in the junior class were exempted from participation 1-20 in the Texas Academic Skills Program and eight juniors received 1-21 academic recognition for testing at 95 percent or above for one or 1-22 more sections of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Several seniors of this exceptional school system, 1-24 who are eager for additional scholastic challenges, are also 2-1 enrolled in the Hillsboro Community College while they complete 2-2 their final year of high school; and 2-3 WHEREAS, A well-balanced curriculum encourages and supports 2-4 students as they strive for success in a variety of activities, as 2-5 was ably demonstrated by the girls varsity volleyball team, which 2-6 brought honor to the community by earning the title of bi-district 2-7 champions and being named area qualifiers; and 2-8 WHEREAS, The students of the Bynum Independent School 2-9 District will undoubtedly take their place among our state's 2-10 next generation of leaders, and their dedication to the spirit 2-11 of scholastic and athletic perseverance, as evidenced by their 2-12 exceptional accomplishments, indicates that the future of the 2-13 Lone Star State rests in capable hands; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-15 76th Legislature, hereby commend members of the visiting 2-16 delegation from the Bynum Independent School District for 2-17 their significant achievements and extend to them warmest 2-18 best wishes for many more years of continued success; and, 2-19 be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution 2-21 be prepared for the Bynum Independent School District as an 2-22 expression of high regard by the Texas Senate. 2-23 Sibley 2-24 ______________________________________ 2-25 President of the Senate 2-26 I hereby certify that the above 2-27 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-28 on January 26, 1999. 2-29 ______________________________________ 3-1 Secretary of the Senate 3-2 ______________________________________ 3-3 Member, Texas Senate