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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, J. T. Stevens Elementary School in Fort Worth was |
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named a 2008 Just for the Kids--Higher Performing School by the |
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National Center for Educational Achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1995 by the NCEA, Just for the Kids is |
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a program designed to find and fulfill every school's potential for |
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reaching academic excellence and to ensure that all students are |
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prepared for college and careers; JFTK identifies Higher Performing |
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Schools that meet stringent criteria over multiple years and across |
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all subjects; the best practices of these institutions are measured |
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to determine a framework for improvement in other schools, and the |
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Higher Performing Schools serve as models for raising scholastic |
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standards nationwide; and |
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WHEREAS, Known as the "Home of the Cardinals," J. T. Stevens |
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Elementary is skillfully led by principal Ronald D. Schultze and |
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assistant principal Ameritha Freeman; this noteworthy school |
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operates by the motto, "Stand Proud, Work Hard, Dream Big, Catch the |
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Spirit!" and seeks to fulfill its mission of providing a rigorous |
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learning environment that results in high achievement for all |
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students; and |
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WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance, |
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the teachers and students of J. T. Stevens Elementary School have |
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built an impressive academic record, and their outstanding efforts |
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were duly recognized with this Higher Performing School |
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designation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor J. T. Stevens Elementary School on its |
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selection as a 2008 Just for the Kids--Higher Performing School and |
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extend to its teachers, students, and staff sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |
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Shelton |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 738 was adopted by the House on March |
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19, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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