SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 821
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Hidalgo Early College High School on its selection as
one of three high schools in the nation to earn the 2009 College
Board Inspiration Award; and
WHEREAS, Each spring, the College Board selects three of
America's most improved secondary schools to receive its
Inspiration Awards; the schools are recognized for their
outstanding college preparatory programs and for the working
partnerships among teachers, parents, and community
organizations; and
WHEREAS, The Hidalgo Early College High School is a product
of the Hidalgo Independent School District's mission to promote
college attendance for all of its students; the students begin
taking college course work during their freshman year and can
earn up to 60 college credits at no cost to their families; and
WHEREAS, The high school nurtures a "college-going"
culture and promotes connections to postsecondary education for
all of its students; recently, the school was rated 11th among
the top 100 "Best High Schools in America" by U.S. News and World
Report; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the entire Hidalgo Early College
High School community on the exceptional educational
opportunities offered by the school and extend congratulations
to all on its selection for a prestigious 2009 College Board
Inspiration Award; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Hidalgo Early College High School.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate