Bill Text: TX HR1512 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Crane Middle School on its many accomplishments.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-04-26 - Reported enrolled [HR1512 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR1512-Introduced.html

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85R22851 JCD-D
By: Craddick H.R. No. 1512

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Crane Middle School has enjoyed a significant record
of success in recent years through its many academic and
extracurricular endeavors; and
WHEREAS, The school has excelled in its efforts to prepare
young people for the challenges and opportunities of the future;
its specialized initiatives include the Gifted and Talented
Program, which includes 23 students for the 2016-2017 school year,
and the GRIT character education program that recognizes the
qualities of growth, resilience, integrity, and tenacity; and
WHEREAS, Crane Middle School has won district titles in the
University Interscholastic League academic competition for 11 of
the past 12 years, and students have also proudly represented CMS in
meets sponsored by the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association,
with about 20 individuals advancing annually to the state level; in
addition, the school's band program regularly receives first
division ratings from judges in UIL contests, and its athletic
teams have earned a host of trophies for their performances; and
WHEREAS, Setting an outstanding example of community
involvement, the CMS student council organized a fund-raiser that
garnered more than $1,500 for juvenile cancer research; moreover,
each member of the Crane chapter of the National Junior Honor
Society has spent an average of 50 hours per year performing
volunteer activities, including working at food pantries and
nursing homes and tutoring elementary-aged children; and
WHEREAS, The students, educators, and staff of Crane Middle
School have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence,
and they may take justifiable pride in their many achievements;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Crane Middle School on its numerous
accomplishments and extend to all those associated with the school
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.