Bill Text: TX SR930 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Zapata County Independent School District on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-05-28 - Reported enrolled [SR930 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR930-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize the Zapata County Independent School District on the | ||
| 60th anniversary of its accreditation; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Until 60 years ago, the children of Zapata County | ||
| had few opportunities for higher education; high school students | ||
| who endeavored to attend universities were forced to leave their | ||
| hometown during the school year to live with extended family | ||
| members in accredited districts or to attend boarding schools; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1954, the district held a community meeting, | ||
| and residents voiced their desire for a fully accredited | ||
| district; school officials prioritized public concerns, and | ||
| after a three-year phase-in guided by the Texas Education Agency, | ||
| the Zapata County Independent School District became fully | ||
| accredited for the 1956-1957 school year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The accreditation of the district broke boundaries | ||
| and expanded educational opportunities that were previously limited | ||
| to a privileged few; in the decades that have followed, the district | ||
| has promoted an inclusive culture, improved curricula, and created | ||
| programs that have helped innumerable students to build strong | ||
| foundations for the future; and | ||
| WHEREAS, On May 12, 2017, members of the community gathered | ||
| at Zapata High School to honor alumni and those who helped shape a | ||
| more bright and prosperous future for the young residents of | ||
| Zapata County by making the district's accreditation possible; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend the teachers, staff, and administrators | ||
| of the Zapata County Independent School District on their exemplary | ||
| service to the young people of Zapata County and extend to all best | ||
| wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| the district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Zaffirini | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on May 28, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
