81R23151 CBE-D
By: Gonzales H.R. No. 1483
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, McAllen Memorial High School is one of only five
institutions to receive a 2009 Honorable Mention Inspiration Award
from the College Board; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the College Board recognizes schools for
their outstanding college preparation programs and their
partnerships among teachers, parents, and community organizations;
advanced placement courses prepare students for college and allow
them to earn college credit, and consequently, AP students are more
likely to graduate from college in four years; and
WHEREAS, McAllen Memorial students can choose from AP courses
in art, language arts, math, science, social studies, and Spanish;
the school's AP program is directed by English department chair
Rachelle Grace, and Debbie Pace serves as the AP testing
coordinator; and
WHEREAS, In addition, AP students at MMHS are supported by
numerous faculty members, including Rina Roberts, Daniel Garcia,
Gina Garcia, Luis Garza, David Moore, Sophia Pena-Garza, Ann
Velarde, Kyle Brashear, Lucille Edwards, Mary E. Garza, Cynthia
Mills, Sarah Vandever, Tim Baus, Melissa R. Eddy, Diana Lee
Hinojosa, Jessica Kaiser, Maria Medrano, Gloria Harris, Todd S.
Kettelkamp, Laura Lewis, Mesika Nguma, Mike Nicholson, Tanja Ochoa,
Linda S. Rosales, and Yadira Gonzalez; and
WHEREAS, A quality education is the foundation of future
success, and the advanced placement program at McAllen Memorial
High School is providing area students with opportunities for a
unique and rigorous learning experience that will facilitate
success for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor McAllen Memorial High School on its
receipt of a 2009 Honorable Mention Inspiration Award from the
College Board and extend to its AP faculty members and students
sincere appreciation for their hard work and dedication; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for McAllen Memorial High School as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.