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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Zilker Elementary School in Austin on the occasion of |
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the school's 75th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Zilker Elementary School opened its doors to |
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students in the fall of 1950; it was named in honor of Austin |
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businessman and philanthropist, Andrew J. Zilker, who played an |
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instrumental role in providing funding to Austin public schools |
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and in the establishment of Zilker Metropolitan Park and Barton |
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Springs Pool as treasured outdoor spaces for the public to enjoy; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The school has greatly expanded in capacity from |
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its original 270 students and has broadened its focus through the |
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years to include such initiatives as a dual language program, |
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environmental education, and an emphasis on the arts and social |
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and emotional learning; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the exceptional leadership of its |
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principal, A. J. Pitts, and with the indispensible support of its |
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exemplary educators, support staff, and community members, |
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Zilker Elementary School has continued its mission to nurture |
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problem-solving, creative, and resilient young people and to |
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empower and equip them to make a positive difference in the |
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world; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, faculty, and |
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staff of Zilker Elementary School on their commitment to |
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excellence in education and extend to all best wishes for a |
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memorable 75th anniversary celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |