87R27629 JGH-D
 
  By: Cook H.R. No. 1447
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, During the 2020-2021 academic year, the Arlington
  Independent School District has continued its proud legacy of
  providing area youth with a solid educational foundation on which
  to build; and
         WHEREAS, Serving approximately 60,000 students, Arlington
  ISD seeks to foster a challenging and supportive learning
  environment where young people are equipped to excel in every
  aspect of their education; the 13th largest district in Texas, AISD
  offers the International Baccalaureate World School Programme at
  four of its high schools, and it is home to an award-winning special
  education program as well as five National Merit Semifinalists and
  31 National Hispanic Scholars; and
         WHEREAS, Arlington ISD is ably guided by superintendent
  Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, and it also benefits from the leadership of
  its board of trustees, which includes president Kecia Mays, vice
  president Bowie Hogg, secretary Polly Walton, and members Melody
  Fowler, Dr. Aaron Reich, David Wilbanks, and Justin Chapa; and
         WHEREAS, The administrators, teachers, staff, and trustees
  of Arlington ISD have helped to provide many young Texans with the
  knowledge and skills they need to become productive members of
  society, and the district is indeed deserving of special
  recognition for its significant contributions; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the Arlington Independent School District
  on a successful 2020-2021 academic year and extend to all those
  associated with the district sincere best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.