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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The eighth-grade class from Nova Academy in Dallas |
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is visiting the State Capitol on May 24, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1998, Nova Academy welcomed 80 students |
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in its first year; under the leadership of CEO Donna Houston-Woods, |
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it has grown to serve approximately 850 young Texans at three |
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campuses; eighth-grade pupils study at Nova Academy Prichard, a $5 |
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million facility that opened in the fall of 2011; and |
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WHEREAS, Nova Academy provides a rigorous academic program in |
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a safe, stimulating environment; the student-teacher ratio of 20:1 |
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ensures ample opportunities for individual instruction and allows |
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the school to maintain a "whole child" focus promoting achievement |
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both in and out of the classroom; and |
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WHEREAS, During their visit to Austin, members of the Nova |
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Academy delegation can watch elected officials in action while |
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touring the statehouse and learning more about the fascinating |
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history of this monument to freedom and democracy; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Capitol is an ideal setting for young and |
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old alike to discover the rich heritage of the Lone Star State, and |
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Nova Academy is giving its eighth-grade class a valuable |
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opportunity to explore an iconic edifice while gaining insight into |
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the workings of the legislature; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the eighth-grade class of Nova Academy |
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and commend the students for their interest in state government; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Nova Academy delegation as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |