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H.C.R. No. 243
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Edward J. Briscoe 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 Edward J. Briscoe
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 Edward J. Briscoe
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 Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School as an expression
of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Lewis
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 243 was adopted by the House on May
16, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 243 was adopted by the Senate on May
31, 2003, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor