81R14571 BPG-D

By: Kent H.R. No. 1023

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Guy H. Bullock Elementary School in Garland was awarded "Recognized" 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 "Recognized" status if at least 75 percent of its students pass each of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills subject area tests, and in 2008, only 34 percent of all schools earned this distinction; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1962, Bullock Elementary today has an enrollment of approximately 530 students; its many programs include full-day kindergarten, bilingual and ESL classes for prekindergarten through grade five, and Learning in a Functional Environment classes for special education students; principal Linda Sires leads the faculty and staff in helping children to realize the goals outlined in the mission statement, "Believing in yourself, Utilizing your talents, Looking to the future, Learning for life, Outstanding citizenship, Choosing success, and Kids + Parents + Teachers = Excellence in Education"; and

WHEREAS, The teachers and students of Bullock Elementary School have demonstrated outstanding dedication and perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence, and they may indeed take justifiable pride in the 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 Guy H. Bullock Elementary School on its achievement of a "Recognized" 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.