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                                                                  H.R. No. 756



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Hirschi Math Science IB Magnet High School in 
Wichita Falls has received the national Magnet School of Excellence 
Award from the Magnet Schools of America organization; and
	WHEREAS, The school was selected from a national field of 
candidates judged on the criteria of desegregation and diversity 
goals, innovative instructional strategies, student achievement, 
and parent and community involvement; it is now going on to compete 
with other magnet schools across the country for the Ronald P. 
Simpson Distinguished Merit Award, which is being announced at the 
23rd Annual Magnet Schools of America Conference in April 2005; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1962, Hirschi has consistently been 
ranked one of the top schools in the nation, and its magnet programs 
provide four-year courses that allow students to obtain a nurse's 
assistant certificate, a pilot's license, an engineering 
certificate, and a multimedia certificate; the school also offers 
an international baccalaureate program that encourages students to 
graduate with up to 40 hours of college credit; and
	WHEREAS, Hirschi's hardworking teachers, administrators, and 
students are truly an inspiration to their community, the Wichita 
Falls Independent School District, and magnet schools across the 
United States, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their 
commitment to academic excellence; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Hirschi Math Science IB Magnet High 
School for receiving the Magnet School of Excellence Award and 
extend to all those involved with the school sincere best wishes for 
continued achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Farabee

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 756 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House