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78R13319(2) JHS-D

By:  Lewis                                                      H.C.R. No. 242


CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, East Handley Elementary School has been awarded "exemplary" status by the Texas Education Agency for its overall excellence in academic achievement; and WHEREAS, This designation establishes the school as one of the best in Texas and as one that is committed to the exemplary academic performance of its students; and WHEREAS, Among the demanding criteria that must be met to attain this status are a minimum of 90 percent of students passing each section of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) examination and a maximum dropout rate of one percent; and WHEREAS, Enhanced academic achievement is the goal of all schools statewide, and attaining this special designation is truly a remarkable feat; and WHEREAS, The students and faculty at East Handley Elementary School have performed admirably in their quest for academic excellence, and their notable achievements as an "exemplary" school are indeed worthy of special commendation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate the students and faculty of East Handley Elementary School on their school's designation as "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for East Handley Elementary School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.