H.R. No. 1218
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A quality education is the foundation of future
success, and J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson provides area
students with a well-rounded curriculum and ample opportunities to
develop their individual skills and talents; and
WHEREAS, Serving a population of 1,970 youth, this notable
institution is one of four high schools in the Richardson
Independent School District; led by principal Karen Neal, Pearce
High School seeks to realize the vision of Richardson ISD to educate
each student in an academically excellent, individually
responsive, innovative, and inclusive learning community; and
WHEREAS, Pearce High School students receive rigorous
instruction in reading, math, writing, science, social studies, and
other scholastic disciplines, and they also enhance their
educational experience by taking part in such organizations as the
Chess Club, Future Community Leaders of America, Mock Trial, and
Texas Future Music Educators; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated efforts of its students and teachers
have earned Pearce High School notable accolades, including a Texas
Business and Education Coalition Award, a Community Service Award
from Meadows Foundation, and a Top 10 High Schools designation from
D magazine, and in 2009, six of its students were named National
Merit finalists; and
WHEREAS, With its commitment to the academic progress and
intellectual development of young Texans, J. J. Pearce High School
encourages its students to work diligently toward becoming
productive citizens of the Lone Star State, and all those
associated with the institution may indeed take pride in the
positive impact it has had on the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor J. J. Pearce High School in Richardson for
its achievements and contributions and extend sincere best wishes
for continued success to its students, faculty, administrators, and
staff; 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
Button
Madden
Vaught
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1218 was adopted by the House on April
16, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House