H.R. No. 1007
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Prestonwood 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, Prestonwood Elementary is located in
North Dallas, and it serves approximately 350 students in
kindergarten through the sixth grade; the mission of the school is
to create, develop, and nurture an active learning community where
all children succeed; under the leadership of principal Nancy
Stenberg, the faculty and staff also strive to give their pupils
individualized attention to help them realize their full potential;
and
WHEREAS, The teachers and students of Prestonwood 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 Prestonwood 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. 1007 was adopted by the House on April
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House