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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 930
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Zapata County Independent School District on the |
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60th anniversary of its accreditation; and |
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WHEREAS, Until 60 years ago, the children of Zapata County |
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had few opportunities for higher education; high school students |
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who endeavored to attend universities were forced to leave their |
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hometown during the school year to live with extended family |
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members in accredited districts or to attend boarding schools; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1954, the district held a community meeting, |
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and residents voiced their desire for a fully accredited |
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district; school officials prioritized public concerns, and |
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after a three-year phase-in guided by the Texas Education Agency, |
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the Zapata County Independent School District became fully |
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accredited for the 1956-1957 school year; and |
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WHEREAS, The accreditation of the district broke boundaries |
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and expanded educational opportunities that were previously limited |
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to a privileged few; in the decades that have followed, the district |
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has promoted an inclusive culture, improved curricula, and created |
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programs that have helped innumerable students to build strong |
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foundations for the future; and |
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WHEREAS, On May 12, 2017, members of the community gathered |
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at Zapata High School to honor alumni and those who helped shape a |
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more bright and prosperous future for the young residents of |
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Zapata County by making the district's accreditation possible; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the teachers, staff, and administrators |
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of the Zapata County Independent School District on their exemplary |
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service to the young people of Zapata County and extend to all best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 28, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |