H.R. No. 1209
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, South Houston Intermediate School in Pasadena
Independent School District has been selected as the 2009 National
Model School by the International Center for Leadership in
Education (ICLE); and
WHEREAS, Led by principal Laura Gomez, South Houston earned
the National Model School distinction because of significant gains
made in student achievement for three consecutive years and in
recognition of ongoing efforts toward higher standards and greater
rigor in instruction; and
WHEREAS, The Pasadena district itself also has been
recognized by ICLE as a National Model School District; and
WHEREAS, A good education provides a strong foundation for
the future well-being, not only of the students involved, but also
of the state as a whole, and this award recognizes the commitment of
the faculty, staff, students, and parents of South Houston
Intermediate School to educational excellence; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate South Houston Intermediate School
on its selection as the 2009 National Model School and extend to the
students, faculty, 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.
Legler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1209 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House