H.R. No. 1006
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas was
awarded "Exemplary" status by the Texas Education Agency in 2008;
and
WHEREAS, To ensure that all students in Texas benefit from
the highest standards of education, the TEA instituted an
accountability rating system for the state's public schools and
districts; a campus gains "Exemplary" status if at least 90 percent
of its students pass each of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
Skills subject area tests, and in 2008, only 12 percent of all
schools earned this notable distinction; and
WHEREAS, One of 41 elementary schools in the Richardson
Independent School District, Northwood Hills Elementary is located
in North Dallas, and it serves approximately 400 students in
kindergarten through the sixth grade; skillfully led by principal
Mackie Kazdoy, the school nurtures an active learning community of
eager and creative children, supportive parents, and committed
faculty members; and
WHEREAS, The teachers and students of Northwood Hills
Elementary have demonstrated outstanding dedication and
perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence, and they may
indeed take justifiable pride in the prestigious accolade their
school has received from the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Northwood Hills Elementary School on its
achievement of an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education
Agency in 2008 and extend to its students, teachers, and staff
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Kent
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1006 was adopted by the House on April
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House