H.R. No. 738
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, J. T. Stevens Elementary School in Fort Worth was
named a 2008 Just for the Kids--Higher Performing School by the
National Center for Educational Achievement; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1995 by the NCEA, Just for the Kids is
a program designed to find and fulfill every school's potential for
reaching academic excellence and to ensure that all students are
prepared for college and careers; JFTK identifies Higher Performing
Schools that meet stringent criteria over multiple years and across
all subjects; the best practices of these institutions are measured
to determine a framework for improvement in other schools, and the
Higher Performing Schools serve as models for raising scholastic
standards nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Known as the "Home of the Cardinals," J. T. Stevens
Elementary is skillfully led by principal Ronald D. Schultze and
assistant principal Ameritha Freeman; this noteworthy school
operates by the motto, "Stand Proud, Work Hard, Dream Big, Catch the
Spirit!" and seeks to fulfill its mission of providing a rigorous
learning environment that results in high achievement for all
students; and
WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of J. T. Stevens Elementary School have
built an impressive academic record, and their outstanding efforts
were duly recognized with this Higher Performing School
designation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor J. T. Stevens Elementary School on its
selection as a 2008 Just for the Kids--Higher Performing School and
extend to its teachers, students, 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.
Shelton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 738 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House