H.R. No. 583
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Ramona Elementary School in El Paso has been
  nominated for a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School award, one of the
  most prestigious accolades an elementary or secondary school in the
  United States can receive; and
         WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was created
  by the U.S. Department of Education in 1982 to recognize campuses
  that have demonstrated superior academic performance or made
  notable progress in improving outcomes among economically
  disadvantaged students; Ramona Elementary is one of only 26 public
  schools in Texas to have earned a nomination for the 2021 award; and
         WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of principal Darlene
  Solis, Ramona Elementary was selected in the exemplary
  high-performing school category as a result of student performance
  on the 2020 STAAR assessments; it joins two other campuses in the
  Ysleta Independent School District as a 2021 nominee; and
         WHEREAS, Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance,
  the teachers and students of Ramona Elementary have established a
  record of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts have
  been duly recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award nomination;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Ramona Elementary on its
  nomination for a 2021 U.S. Department of Education National Blue
  Ribbon School award and extend to its teachers, students, and staff
  sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Ordaz Perez
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 583 was adopted by the House on April
  16, 2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House