H.R. No. 740
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Waverly Park 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, Celebrating its 50th year of operation in 2009,
Waverly Park Elementary seeks to promote academic excellence and to
provide a nurturing environment for its 850 students that fosters
creativity and a lifetime love of learning; skillfully led by
principal Mary J. Marshall, this noteworthy school has further
distinguished itself with its receipt of an "Exemplary" rating from
the Texas Education Agency in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of Waverly Park Elementary School have
built an impressive record of academic achievement, 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 Waverly Park 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. 740 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House