H.R. No. 1006

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas was awarded "Exemplary" status by the Texas Education Agency in 2008; and

WHEREAS, To ensure that all students in Texas benefit from the highest standards of education, the TEA instituted an accountability rating system for the state's public schools and districts; a campus gains "Exemplary" status if at least 90 percent of its students pass each of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills subject area tests, and in 2008, only 12 percent of all schools earned this notable distinction; and

WHEREAS, One of 41 elementary schools in the Richardson Independent School District, Northwood Hills Elementary is located in North Dallas, and it serves approximately 400 students in kindergarten through the sixth grade; skillfully led by principal Mackie Kazdoy, the school nurtures an active learning community of eager and creative children, supportive parents, and committed faculty members; and

WHEREAS, The teachers and students of Northwood Hills Elementary have demonstrated outstanding dedication and perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence, and they may indeed take justifiable pride in the prestigious accolade their school has received from the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Northwood Hills Elementary School on its achievement of an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008 and extend to its students, teachers, and staff 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.

Kent

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1006 was adopted by the House on April 2, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House