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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Westcliff Elementary School in Fort Worth received a |
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2018 America's Best Urban Schools Award from the National Center |
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for Urban School Transformation, and it is indeed deserving of |
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recognition for attaining this notable honor; and |
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WHEREAS, Each year, the National Center for Urban School |
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Transformation presents this award to schools that have met strict |
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standards of eligibility, which include excellent student and |
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teacher attendance rates and high achievement among English |
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learners and students with disabilities; moreover, honorees must |
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demonstrate successful student outcomes, strong student engagement |
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in extracurricular activities, and a positive campus culture; and |
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WHEREAS, One of 50 schools in Texas and 160 schools |
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nationwide to earn this accolade, Westcliff Elementary serves more |
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than 550 students in early education through fifth grade; under the |
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skilled leadership of principal Sara Gillaspie, the school's |
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dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to help children reach |
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their full potential; and |
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WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and |
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students of Westcliff Elementary School have established a record |
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of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts have been |
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duly recognized with the America's Best Urban Schools Award; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Westcliff Elementary School on its |
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receipt of a 2018 America's Best Urban Schools Award from the |
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National Center for Urban School Transformation and extend to all |
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those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for the |
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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. |