79R17883 JHS-D

By:  Branch                                                       H.R. No. 1902



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Highland Park High School in Dallas has been 
recognized by two major publications for demonstrating excellence 
in academics and athletics, and this feat represents yet another 
significant achievement for this outstanding school; and
	WHEREAS, Highland Park was ranked 12th on Newsweek's list of 
the best high schools in America, the second time the school has 
earned selection to the magazine's "Top 100" listing; this rating 
is based on participation rates in advanced placement and 
international baccalaureate programs; and
	WHEREAS, The school also received well-deserved recognition 
from Sports Illustrated, which ranked Highland Park 16th on its 
list of the country's top 25 high school athletic programs; the 
Highland Park Scots can boast of an impressive 33 state 
championships in nine sports over the past 10 years; and
	WHEREAS, These impressive academic and athletic 
accomplishments are a credit to the dedication of the school's 
students, teachers, administrators, coaches, and parents, who 
truly merit special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Superintendent Dr. Cathy Bryce and 
the students, faculty, and staff of Highland Park High School on its 
listing by Newsweek and Sports Illustrated magazines as a top high 
school in the nation; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Highland Park High School as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.