78R10654 JH-D

By:  Quintanilla                                                  H.R. No. 672



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The third grade teachers and students of Socorro 
Independent School District (ISD) exceeded state averages on this 
year's Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills reading test; and
	WHEREAS, In the district, 90 percent of students passed the 
English test and 84 percent passed the Spanish test; statewide, the 
averages were 89 percent and 82 percent, respectively; and
	WHEREAS, Through the commitment and guidance of Sue Shook, 
Ph.D., assistant superintendent for instructional services, the 
district was able to develop a strong, well-rounded curriculum that 
gave teachers valuable tools for helping students learn, and Esther 
McCarthy, director for elementary education, was instrumental in 
implementing and monitoring that curriculum; and
	WHEREAS, Socorro ISD has cultivated a sound and supportive 
learning environment where students can thrive, and it is a 
pleasure to join in honoring this district's recent achievement; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Socorro Independent School 
District on the outstanding performance of its third graders on the 
Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills reading test and extend to 
the district's students and faculty sincere best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Socorro ISD as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.