SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 514

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Northside Independent School District on the occasion of its 60th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Northside Independent School District traces its roots to 1949, when a number of small rural school districts serving grades one through eight came together to form the Northside Consolidated Common School District Number One; through the years, the district has continued to grow and serve an ever-expanding student population; and

WHEREAS, The Northside Independent School District has been a vital part of the community as it has prepared countless students for their lives as productive members of our society; and

WHEREAS, The district has prepared for the challenges of the future by recently implementing a five-year strategic plan, which will guide its direction through 2013; and

WHEREAS, With new classrooms being added to existing schools and new campuses opening every year, the Northside Independent School District is poised to meet the increasing needs of the district's residents and continue its long tradition of excellence in education; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Northside Independent School District on 60 years of high-quality education and extend best wishes for continued success in teaching the students of the district; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the district as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Uresti, Van de Putte, Wentworth

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate