SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1088

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Becker Elementary School of the Austin Independent School District on the occasion of its 70th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Becker Elementary School, the Becker Parent-Teacher Association, and the Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association celebrated the school's 70th anniversary on Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21, 2006; and

WHEREAS, The school's goals include providing enrichment opportunities to all of its students and helping them to acquire the skills to lead productive lives in today's challenging world; and

WHEREAS, The school's major programs and initiatives include a Green Classroom that provides hands-on gardening and environmental science education, the Austin Energy Solar Panel Project, a Special Education Inclusion Pilot School, and a Prime Time After-School Enrichment Program; and

WHEREAS, Becker Elementary School was built in 1936; it serves students in prekindergarten through the fifth grade; over the last 70 years, the school has been led by excellent principals and many outstanding teachers who have provided superior educational opportunities to its students; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the past and present students, faculty, and administration of Becker Elementary School on the school's 70th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a memento of the special occasion. Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate