81R14658 BPG-D
By: Kent H.R. No. 1022
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, M. D. Williams Elementary School in Garland was
awarded "Recognized" 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 "Recognized" status if at least 75
percent of its students pass each of the Texas Assessment of
Knowledge and Skills subject area tests, and in 2008, only 34
percent of all schools earned this distinction; and
WHEREAS, Led by principal Ellen Mooney, Williams Elementary
has achieved "Recognized" status each year since 2005; it has
served central Garland for more than a half-century and many of its
alumni are respected and successful members of the community;
Williams Elementary today has an enrollment of approximately 315
students who benefit by instruction from a faculty recognized for
its skill and commitment; most recently, fifth grade mathematics
teacher Arezou Laridjani won an area competition to inspire
students by connecting math to everyday life, and special education
teacher Angela Brannon was chosen Teacher of the Month for January
2009 by Garland Power and Light; and
WHEREAS, The teachers and students of M. D. Williams
Elementary School have demonstrated outstanding dedication and
perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence, and they may
indeed take justifiable pride in the 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 M. D. Williams Elementary School on its
achievement of a "Recognized" 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.