Bill Text: TX SR160 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing Miles Elementary School for being designated a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-02-13 - Reported enrolled [SR160 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR160-Enrolled.html
 
 
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 160
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Miles Elementary School of the Miles Independent
  School District for having been designated a 2016 National Blue
  Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education; and
         WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was
  established by the United States Department of Education in 1982
  to recognize campuses that have demonstrated superior academic
  performance by students or have made notable progress in improving
  the educational outcomes among economically disadvantaged
  students; and
         WHEREAS, Miles Elementary School is a small rural school
  located in West Texas; it is one of only 330 public and private
  schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to receive this
  prestigious honor in 2016; and
         WHEREAS, Under the outstanding leadership of principal
  Sharla Arp, the school's faculty and staff implemented a range of
  innovative strategies to create a supportive and effective learning
  environment for students; the school also offers a variety of
  extracurricular activities to enrich student life; and
         WHEREAS, The students and teachers of Miles Elementary
  School have established a record of hard work and scholastic
  excellence, and it is truly fitting that they and the administration
  receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend the administrators, students,
  faculty, and staff of Miles Elementary School on their commitment
  to excellence in education and extend congratulations to all on
  the school's selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Perry
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 13, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
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