Bill Text: TX HR207 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the Giddings Independent School District.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-23 - Reported enrolled [HR207 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR207-Introduced.html

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85R8452 BPG-D
By: Cyrier H.R. No. 207

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On February 22, 2017, many outstanding students from
the Giddings Independent School District are gathering at the State
Capitol to learn more about government and the legislative process;
and
WHEREAS, The visiting students are members of the
Superintendent's Advisory Council; selected for their leadership
ability, they are helping to rewrite the vision and mission
statement for the district and will be involved in developing the
improvement plan for the 2017-2018 school year; and
WHEREAS, Giddings ISD serves more than 1,900 students at
Giddings Elementary, Giddings Intermediate, Giddings Middle, and
Giddings High Schools; over the years, district campuses have
appeared on the Texas Monthly "Best Public Schools" list and on the
"Best Schools" list of U.S. News and World Report; teachers and
administrators work to meet the needs of a diverse student
population by offering multiple learning and teaching approaches;
and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Giddings ISD students have
demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in a wide range of
extracurricular activities; graduates have received academic
scholarships to major universities, and they have been recognized
as National Merit Semifinalists; moreover, district youngsters
have distinguished themselves in the award-winning band program,
state-level UIL Academics, top-placing FFA teams, and state-ranked
athletic squads; community residents express their "Buffalo Pride"
by attending a variety of district-sponsored events, from Friday
night football games to district band concerts; and
WHEREAS, Giddings ISD is committed to promoting active
engagement in learning, and by encouraging students to participate
in the development of educational goals, it is helping them to
acquire knowledge, skills, and experience that will serve them well
in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Giddings Independent School District
and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a
memorable and enjoyable event; 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.