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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For 75 years, Bryker Woods Elementary School in |
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Austin has excelled in its mission of providing a quality education |
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to local children; and |
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WHEREAS, Bryker Woods Elementary first opened its doors in |
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1939, and through the decades, it has distinguished itself by |
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promoting outstanding academic achievement while enabling young |
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people to share in a rich sense of community; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Bryker Woods students benefit from the |
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dedicated efforts of principal Jane Kronke and the other members of |
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the faculty, and the school is one of only a limited number of |
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elementary campuses in the Austin Independent School District that |
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continue to serve children from kindergarten through grade six; and |
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WHEREAS, An important part of the historic Bryker Woods |
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neighborhood, the school has helped preserve the area's natural |
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beauty by caring for the numerous heritage live oak trees that shade |
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the school grounds; moreover, the school's installation of solar |
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panels, a rain water collection system, and an organic garden have |
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further demonstrated its commitment to environmental |
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responsibility, and it has received a "green school" designation |
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for its accomplishments; and |
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WHEREAS, The unique learning environment at Bryker Woods |
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Elementary is a source of great community pride, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to recognize this noteworthy institution as it celebrates |
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a significant milestone in its long history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Bryker Woods |
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Elementary School and extend to its faculty, students, and staff |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it 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. |