H.R. No. 833
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of Andrew
Jackson Elementary School in McAllen; and
WHEREAS, Since it first opened its doors in 1959, Andrew
Jackson Elementary has sought to provide a safe and nurturing
environment in which the staff are committed to instruction that is
flexible, child-centered, and relevant to the real world; this
noteworthy institution has built a strong educational foundation
for generations of McAllen residents, including NASA astronaut
Michael Fossum, and it continues to empower its students to become
responsible citizens, with the support of staff, parents, and the
community; and
WHEREAS, Today, Andrew Jackson Elementary serves nearly 800
students enrolled in kindergarten through the fifth grade under the
skilled leadership of principal Joe A. Garza, and its mascot is the
jaguar; the school is guided by the motto, "Parents Plus Students
Plus Staff Equals a Winning Combination"; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Jackson Elementary has earned numerous
accolades for maintaining high academic standards, including the
Governor's Excellence in Education Award, which was based on
student performance in 2007 and 2008; in addition, the school has
obtained a "Recognized" rating from the Texas Education Agency for
the past four years, and it received TEA Gold Performance
Acknowledgments in science, math, and writing in 2008; moreover,
Andrew Jackson Elementary was selected to participate in an ongoing
state pilot study on effective reading strategies as a Reading
First Campus; and
WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is a vital enterprise
for every school in our state, and Andrew Jackson Elementary has
dedicated itself to that worthy goal for half a century; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of Andrew
Jackson Elementary 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 Andrew Jackson Elementary School as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Gonzales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 833 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House