SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 616

WHEREAS, West Avenue Elementary School in San Antonio is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding during the 2014-2015 academic year, and this significant milestone offers a welcome opportunity to honor the school for its commitment to excellence in education; and

WHEREAS, Part of the North East Independent School District, West Avenue Elementary was established in 1964; over the years, the school has seen numerous improvements and renovations, including the addition of a new library, clinic, cafeteria, and gymnasium; and

WHEREAS, Today West Avenue offers outstanding instruction to nearly 350 students in prekindergarten through fifth-grade classes, and faculty and staff are ably guided by principal Victor Saldana; and

WHEREAS, For five decades, West Avenue Elementary has provided many young Texans with a strong educational foundation, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the school at this special time in its rich history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate West Avenue Elementary School on the 50th anniversary of its founding and extend to its students, faculty, 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 from the Texas Senate.

Menéndez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate