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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Petronila Elementary School in Robstown has been |
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named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School, one of the most |
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prestigious designations an elementary or secondary school in the |
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United States can receive; and |
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WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was created |
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by the U.S. Department of Education in 1982 to recognize campuses |
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that have demonstrated superior academic performance or made |
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notable progress in improving outcomes among economically |
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disadvantaged students; Petronila Elementary was one of only 330 |
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public and private schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to |
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have earned this impressive honor in 2016; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the skillful guidance of principal Richard |
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Gutierrez, Petronila Elementary serves some 100 students in |
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prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Bishop Consolidated |
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Independent School District; in 2016, the school received |
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distinctions from the Texas Education Agency in English language |
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arts and reading, mathematics, postsecondary readiness, student |
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progress, and closing performance gaps; and |
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WHEREAS, Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance, |
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the teachers and students of Petronila Elementary have established |
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a record of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts |
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have been duly recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Petronila Elementary School on its |
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selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. |
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Department of Education and extend to all those involved with the |
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school sincere best wishes for the future; 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. |