ENROLLED Page 1 of 2 Regular Session, 2012 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 62 BY REPRESENTATIVES CHAMPAGNE AND HENSGENS A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON To commend Erath High School upon receiving a letter grade of A+ and an excellent school performance score. WHEREAS, Erath High School is a ninth through twelfth grade high school in Vermilion Parish that has served teenagers of the parish since the 1920s; and WHEREAS, Louisiana's nationally renowned School Accountability System calls for continuous improvement in student achievement, attendance, and dropout rates; and WHEREAS, for the 2010-2011 school year, Erath High School received a letter grade of A+ and a school performance score of 140.8, which was a substantial improvement on its scores since 2007, which previously ranged from 101.1 to 120; and WHEREAS, Erath High School serves as a fine example of the excellence that is possible in Louisiana public schools; and WHEREAS, the administration, students, faculty, staff, and families of Erath High School deserve recognition and acclaim for their truly amazing accomplishments; and WHEREAS, Erath High School owes much of its success to principal Francis Touchet, a dedicated educator and administrator whose talents and contributions will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on the future of Vermilion Parish and the state of Louisiana; and WHEREAS, Erath High School merits a special measure of commendation for its commitment to high achievement and academic excellence. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Erath High School upon its exceptional letter grade of A+ and its excellent school performance score, does hereby recognize and record for posterity the outstanding accomplishments and manifold contributions of its administration, faculty, staff, students, and families, and does hereby extend enduring appreciation for the tremendous honor and ENROLLEDHCR NO. 62 Page 2 of 2 pride that this wonderful school brings to its community, the town of Erath, the parish of Vermilion, and the state of Louisiana. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Francis Touchet, principal of Erath High School. SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE