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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Crane Middle School has enjoyed a significant record |
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of success in recent years through its many academic and |
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extracurricular endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, The school has excelled in its efforts to prepare |
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young people for the challenges and opportunities of the future; |
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its specialized initiatives include the Gifted and Talented |
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Program, which includes 23 students for the 2016-2017 school year, |
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and the GRIT character education program that recognizes the |
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qualities of growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity; and |
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WHEREAS, Crane Middle School has won district titles in the |
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University Interscholastic League academic competition for 11 of |
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the past 12 years, and students have also proudly represented CMS in |
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meets sponsored by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association, |
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with about 20 individuals advancing annually to the state level; in |
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addition, the school's band program regularly receives first |
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division ratings from judges in UIL contests, and its athletic |
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teams have earned a host of trophies for their performances; and |
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WHEREAS, Setting an outstanding example of community |
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involvement, the CMS student council organized a fund-raiser that |
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garnered more than $1,500 for juvenile cancer research; moreover, |
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each member of the Crane chapter of the National Junior Honor |
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Society has spent an average of 50 hours per year performing |
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volunteer activities, including working at food pantries and |
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nursing homes and tutoring elementary-aged children; and |
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WHEREAS, The students, educators, and staff of Crane Middle |
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School have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence, |
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and they may take justifiable pride in their many achievements; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Crane Middle School on its numerous |
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accomplishments and extend to all those associated with the school |
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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. |