H.R. No. 1236
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Port Aransas Independent School District has
  enjoyed a significant record of success during the 2015-2016 and
  2016-2017 school years; and
         WHEREAS, Furthering the district's reputation for academic
  excellence, Ancel Brundrett Middle School was recognized by the
  Texas Education Agency as a High-Performing School during the
  2015-2016 academic year, while H. G. Olsen Elementary School was
  designated as a High-Progress Federal Reward School; in addition,
  two teams from Port Aransas High School qualified for the
  University Interscholastic League State Cross-Examination Debate
  tournament, and two PAHS students were named 2016 Corpus Christi
  Caller-Times/Citgo South Texas Distinguished Scholars; and
         WHEREAS, Olsen Elementary students also proudly represented
  their district in the arts; in conjunction with the Port Aransas
  Community Theater, young performers took part in productions of Elf
  The Musical Jr. in 2016 and Disney's The Lion King Jr. in 2017, and
  an OES student was honored in 2016 with an invitation to join the
  National Children's Chorus; and
         WHEREAS, Students from Port Aransas High have distinguished
  themselves through their recent athletic achievements as well; in
  2016, the softball and boys' basketball teams clinched district
  championships, and members of the boys' and girls' cross-country
  teams qualified for the state meet for the second consecutive year;
  moreover, both the Marlins and Lady Marlins basketball teams were
  regional semifinalists in 2017; and
         WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, and administration of the Port
  Aransas Independent School District have demonstrated an
  exceptional commitment to helping young Texans build a strong
  foundation for the future, and their efforts have been reflected in
  the many significant achievements of the students in the district;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby commend the Port Aransas Independent School
  District on its numerous accomplishments during the 2015-2016 and
  2016-2017 school years and extend to all those associated with the
  district sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Hunter
 
 
Straus Goldman Oliverson
 
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
 
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
 
Alvarado Gooden Parker
 
Anchia Guerra Paul
 
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
 
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
 
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
 
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
 
Bailes Herrero Price
 
Bell Hinojosa Raney
 
Bernal Holland Raymond
 
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
 
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
 
Bohac Hunter Roberts
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
 
Burrows Kacal Sanford
 
Button Keough Schaefer
 
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
 
Canales King of Parker Schubert
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
 
Clardy Klick Sheffield
 
Coleman Koop Shine
 
Collier Krause Simmons
 
Cook Kuempel Smithee
 
Cortez Lambert Springer
 
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
 
Craddick Lang Stickland
 
Cyrier Larson Stucky
 
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
 
Darby Leach Thierry
 
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
 
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
 
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
 
Deshotel Martinez Turner
 
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
 
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
 
Elkins Miller Villalba
 
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
 
Fallon Moody Walle
 
Farrar Morrison White
 
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
 
Frank Murphy Workman
 
Frullo Murr Wray
 
Geren Neave Wu
 
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
 
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1236 was adopted by the House on April
  4, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House