SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 821

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Hidalgo Early College High School on its selection as one of three high schools in the nation to earn the 2009 College Board Inspiration Award; and

WHEREAS, Each spring, the College Board selects three of America's most improved secondary schools to receive its Inspiration Awards; the schools are recognized for their outstanding college preparatory programs and for the working partnerships among teachers, parents, and community organizations; and

WHEREAS, The Hidalgo Early College High School is a product of the Hidalgo Independent School District's mission to promote college attendance for all of its students; the students begin taking college course work during their freshman year and can earn up to 60 college credits at no cost to their families; and

WHEREAS, The high school nurtures a "college-going" culture and promotes connections to postsecondary education for all of its students; recently, the school was rated 11th among the top 100 "Best High Schools in America" by U.S. News and World Report; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the entire Hidalgo Early College High School community on the exceptional educational opportunities offered by the school and extend congratulations to all on its selection for a prestigious 2009 College Board Inspiration Award; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Hidalgo Early College High School.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 4, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate