SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 142
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School's Third 
Annual Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony, which is taking place on 
May 25, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School is 
committed to providing a balanced educational program that helps 
students achieve their best through meaningful instruction; the 
school's collaborations with parents, members of the community, 
and business partners are key components in meeting this mission; 
over 300 students are enrolled at the school's elementary and 
middle school campus in Houston's Fifth Ward or at the McDuffie 
Residential Treatment Facility campus; and
	WHEREAS, The promotion ceremony is an opportunity for 
families, friends, and supporters of the academy to recognize 
these young students for their achievements in the 2003-2004 
academic year and encourage them to continue to strive for 
academic excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Through its dedicated teachers and its 
challenging curriculum, Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter 
School strives to ensure that all its students achieve their 
true academic potential and meet rigorous state requirements 
in essential knowledge and skills; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Northwest 
Preparatory Academy Charter School on its commitment to excellence
in educating Texas' most important treasure, its children, and 
extend best wishes for a memorable Third Annual Eighth Grade 
Promotion Ceremony; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Whitmire
                                                                        Ellis   




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2004.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate________________________________      Member, Texas Senate