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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 1996, Rowlett High School has provided |
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students of the Garland Independent School District with a |
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well-rounded academic program and ample opportunities to develop |
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their individual skills and talents; and |
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WHEREAS, Located in the city of Rowlett, this notable |
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institution is one of seven high schools in Garland ISD, which is |
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the second largest public school district in Dallas County; the |
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Rowlett High School campus sits on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in |
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an area encompassing northeastern Dallas County and western |
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Rockwall County; serving a population of 2,700 youth, the school is |
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skillfully led by its principal, Dr. Marlene Hammerle, and it seeks |
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to fulfill its mission to give its students a solid foundation in |
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academics, citizenship, service, and character development; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of its students and faculty |
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have earned Rowlett High School numerous accolades, including Gold |
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Performance Acknowledgement Awards in mathematics, social studies, |
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and comparable improvement, as well as the highest attendance award |
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in Garland ISD for the past 10 years; in addition, the school earned |
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a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency in 2008, and |
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for its advanced placement scores, it was named one of the top 1,000 |
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high schools in the country by Newsweek magazine; and |
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WHEREAS, Rowlett High School continues to create an |
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environment that promotes learning and personal growth, and its |
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commitment to high quality education is helping to secure a bright |
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future for many young Texans; 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 Rowlett High School for its many |
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achievements and extend sincere best wishes for continued success |
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to its students, faculty, administrators, and staff; and, be it |
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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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Kent |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1008 was adopted by the House on April |
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2, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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