SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 902

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize G. W. Brackenridge High School in San Antonio, the recipient of the 2007 Inspiration Award from the College Board; and

WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given annually to the most improved high schools in our nation; and

WHEREAS, G. W. Brackenridge High School boasted 10 Advanced Placement scholars and also had five students accepted to Notre Dame University last year, more than any other high school in Texas; nearly 70 percent of Brackenridge High School seniors are accepted into colleges and universities; and

WHEREAS, The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Education and its superintendent, Robert J. Durón, will pay tribute to G. W. Brackenridge High School for winning this esteemed award at the College Board Inspiration Awards Assembly on May 2, 2007; with such a splendid commitment to excellence, the school serves as an outstanding example for other schools to emulate; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to G. W. Brackenridge High School on receiving the 2007 Inspiration Award from the College Board; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 27, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate