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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Weatherford Independent School District has |
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been selected as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and |
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Technical Association of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Weatherford ISD was one of only 38 school districts |
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in Texas to receive this esteemed recognition, which honors career |
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and technical education programs that demonstrate exemplary |
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leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success; the CTE |
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District of Distinction accolade also highlights programs that |
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excel in preparing students for the workforce and that are |
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dedicated to making a positive difference in the community; and |
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WHEREAS, The 13 career clusters offered at Weatherford ISD |
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CTE allow students to immerse themselves in their chosen field |
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through hands-on learning and internships; programs of study |
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include agricultural science, architecture and construction, |
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health science, hospitality and tourism, and manufacturing, among |
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others; in 2023, Weatherford ISD launched the Grizzard Regional |
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Institute of Technology in partnership with Weatherford College; |
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GRIT is an innovative option for students to receive a high school |
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diploma, an industry credential, or an associate's degree at no |
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cost; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its exceptional efforts to engage and |
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motivate students, the Weatherford ISD CTE Department has built an |
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outstanding record of achievement, and the district is indeed |
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deserving of this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Weatherford Independent School |
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District on being named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career |
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and Technical Association of Texas and extend to all those |
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affiliated with the district's CTE Department sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; 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 district as an expression of high regard by |
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the Texas House of Representatives. |