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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Goldfish Swim School in Sugar Land celebrated its |
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one-year anniversary in July 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, The facility first opened in July 2020 in the midst |
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of the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the course of a year, its staff |
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has grown from 10 to 45 employees, while its enrollment has |
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increased from fewer than 100 to around 1,400 students; the school |
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is dedicated to helping children learn an important life skill in a |
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caring, secure, and supportive environment; and |
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WHEREAS, Goldfish Swim School has been praised for its |
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partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, which have earned |
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the school a certificate of recognition from U.S. Representative |
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Pete Olson; in collaboration with the autism advocacy group Hope |
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For Three, the facility provides lessons tailored to children with |
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autism and special needs, and its instructors work closely with |
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parents to adapt teaching methods for each young client; the school |
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also offers free lessons to families receiving services from Child |
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Advocates of Fort Bend and the Fort Bend Women's Center; and |
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WHEREAS, During its first year, Goldfish Swim School has |
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distinguished itself as a valuable resource to many area families, |
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and all those involved with the school may take pride in knowing |
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that they have made an important contribution to their community; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Goldfish Swim |
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School on its one-year anniversary and extend to the facility's |
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owners, staff, and students sincere best wishes for the future; |
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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 Goldfish Swim School as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |
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Jetton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 80 was adopted by the House on August |
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30, 2021, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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