80R18799 SKA-D

By: Hilderbran H.C.R. No. 248

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Fred H. Tally Elementary School in Kerrville has been named a 2006-2007 National Title I Distinguished School by the National Association of State Title I Directors, and it is the only elementary school in Texas accorded that prestigious honor; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding campus was chosen out of an estimated 5,000 elementary and high schools in Texas for this award, which was created to showcase Title I schools across the country that are striving to ensure that all children succeed, regardless of their demographic or socioeconomic background; and

WHEREAS, In the relatively short time since its founding in 2002, Tally Elementary has asserted itself as a leader in education and has earned an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency; and

WHEREAS, Under the leadership of principal Buck Thompson, the school serves approximately 530 students from the surrounding community; with a balanced curriculum based in reading and math, Tally also offers Spanish, orchestra, Community Problem Solvers, Character Counts, and Eagle Café, an incentive for children demonstrating exceptional character; and

WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's most precious resource is its young people, and every Texan has a vested interest in ensuring that all our children receive a quality education; through their dedication and hard work, the faculty and staff of Fred H. Tally Elementary School have made this ideal a reality; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Fred H. Tally Elementary School on its selection as a 2006-2007 National Title I Distinguished School and extend to all those associated with the school sincere best wishes for continued success; 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 and Senate.