H.R. No. 741
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Crowley Ninth Grade Campus 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, Skillfully led by principal Daphne Kahn-Wiley,
Crowley Ninth is one of two campuses that serve more than 1,000
ninth graders in the Crowley Independent School District; this
noteworthy school seeks to provide its students with a quality
education, to encourage the involvement of parents and members of
the community, and to use its resources effectively to help
students meet the challenges of the future; and
WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of Crowley Ninth Grade Campus 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 Crowley Ninth Grade Campus 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. 741 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House