H.R. No. 743
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Lily B. Clayton 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 Bees," Lily B. Clayton
Elementary School has a population of approximately 490 students
who are skillfully led by principal Elizabeth Hollinger; this
noteworthy school seeks to fulfill the mission of the Fort Worth
Independent School District to provide and support rigorous
learning opportunities which result in the successful completion of
a quality high school experience for its students; and
WHEREAS, Through commitment, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of Lily B. Clayton 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 Lily B. Clayton 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. 743 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House