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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Ridglea Hills 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 Mustangs," Ridglea Hills |
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Elementary opened in 1955 in the western area of Fort Worth; |
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skillfully led by principal Clifford K. Mayer, this noteworthy |
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school seeks to fulfill its mission of providing a quality learning |
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environment in which all children achieve educational success, and |
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it has obtained a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education |
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Agency; and |
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WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance, |
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the teachers and students of Ridglea Hills Elementary School have |
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built an impressive record of academic achievement, and their |
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outstanding efforts were duly recognized with this Higher |
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Performing School 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 Ridglea Hills 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. 742 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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