SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 280
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Brownsville Independent School District, which has
been named the recipient of the 2008 Broad Prize for Urban
Education; and
WHEREAS, Awarded by The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation,
the Broad Prize for Urban Education annually honors large urban
school districts that demonstrate the strongest student
improvement and success while narrowing achievement gaps between
income and ethnic groups; and
WHEREAS, The Brownsville Independent School District
earned this notable award by outperforming similar districts in
Texas; there was greater improvement by ethnic and income
subgroups than in similar districts, and with its strong
district-wide policies and practices, the district was able to
close achievement gaps at all grade levels in reading and
mathematics; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award carries with it a $1
million prize to be given to graduating seniors in the form of
college scholarships, which are awarded based on financial need
and a record of academic improvement; and
WHEREAS, The Brownsville Independent School District has
excelled due to its wise allocation of resources toward directly
supporting students and faculty; it is truly deserving of
recognition for its hard work and dedication to students' needs;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Brownsville Independent School
District on its commitment to educational excellence and extend
congratulations to the district's students, faculty, and staff
on receiving the 2008 Broad Prize for Urban Education; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the district as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate