R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Kirby Junior High School, a math-science-technology
 1-2     magnet school in Wichita Falls, received the coveted Ronald P.
 1-3     Simpson Award at the 19th International Conference on Magnet
 1-4     Schools, recognizing it as the top magnet school in the United
 1-5     States; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The sterling accomplishment marks the second time in
 1-7     the three years since the award was originated that a magnet school
 1-8     from the Wichita Falls area has earned this notable distinction;
 1-9     and
1-10           WHEREAS, Established in 1992, Kirby was selected as the best
1-11     magnet from a field of 124 schools for its success in such
1-12     important areas as academic achievement, program innovation,
1-13     parental involvement, staff development, and the reduction of
1-14     racial isolation; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Magnet Coordinator Loisanne
1-16     Neal and Principal Diann Taylor, Kirby is continuing to meet the
1-17     diverse needs of its students; the school features a challenging
1-18     curriculum and offers innovative science and math programs,
1-19     creating a rewarding and enriching learning environment; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Technology is also woven throughout all of the
1-21     course work and has allowed students the opportunity to use clay
1-22     animation, virtual reality, Power Point presentations, slide shows,
1-23     spreadsheets, and other high-tech special effects for school
1-24     projects; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Providing young Texans with an excellent education
 2-2     is crucial to our state's vitality; Kirby is playing an integral
 2-3     role in this significant undertaking, and it is indeed a privilege
 2-4     to pay tribute to such an outstanding junior high school; now,
 2-5     therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Kirby Junior High School in Wichita
 2-8     Falls on its receipt of the Ronald P. Simpson Award given by Magnet
 2-9     Schools of America to honor the outstanding magnet school in the
2-10     country; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for Kirby Junior High School as an expression of high
2-13     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                     Farabee
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 955 was adopted by the House on May
         18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House