*HR1543*
Introduced Version
HOUSE
RESOLUTION No. ___
Introduced by: McNamara
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1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring Marrs Elementary
2 School of Mount Vernon, Indiana.
3 Whereas, Marrs Elementary School was recognized at the
4 Indiana State Capitol on February 15, 2024, for outstanding
5 reading achievement;
6 Whereas, Marrs Elementary School had a pass rate of 98.1
7 percent on the 2023 IREAD test, which surpassed the state goal
8 of 95 percent and the state average of 81.9 percent;
9 Whereas, Principal Katie Bushard accepted the recognition
10 on behalf of the school;
11 Whereas, The dedicated 3rd grade teachers that worked
12 tirelessly in guiding their students to reach these achievements
13 are Connie Jesch (retired), Tammy Weatherford, and Patricia
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1 Goodyear; and
2 Whereas, Despite the last few years being some of the most
3 challenging years in education due to learning loss and impacts
4 of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marrs Elementary School was able
5 to excel and score exceptionally well on their IREAD test:
6 Therefore,
7 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the
8 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
9 SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives
10 honors Marrs Elementary School of Mount Vernon, Indiana, for
11 their pass rate of 98 percent on the 2023 IREAD test.
12 SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of
13 Representatives shall transmit copies of this resolution to State
14 Representative Wendy McNamara for distribution.
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