Texas House Bill HR1500

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 4/21/09
• Refer: 4/24/09
• Enrolled: 5/4/09
• Passed: 5/4/09

Caption

Congratulating the counseling team of Ernesto Serna School on earning the CREST award.

Impact

The resolution emphasizes the importance of counseling in education and recognizes the contributions of dedicated individuals like Juanita Gandara and Tammi Mackeben. By celebrating such accomplishments, HR1500 serves to reinforce the value placed on school counseling programs across Texas. The recognition not only uplifts the individuals and the school but also invites broader acknowledgment of the essential role that school counselors fulfill in fostering students' social and emotional welfare.

Summary

House Resolution 1500 (HR1500) commends the counseling team from Ernesto Serna School in El Paso for receiving the prestigious CREST award from the Texas School Counselor Association. The CREST program, which stands for Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas, recognizes exemplary school counseling programs that contribute to the development and success of students. The resolution highlights the significant role that school counselors play in promoting both the academic and personal growth of students, which is essential for their overall development and future success.

Contention

Since HR1500 is a resolution rather than a bill that proposes changes to laws or regulations, there are no specific points of contention associated with it. Instead, the focus is entirely on congratulating and recognizing the accomplishments of the counseling team. Nevertheless, by highlighting the need for effective school counseling programs, it implicitly addresses potential areas of improvement in educational support services statewide, which can lead to discussions about funding and resources for similar programs in various schools.