82R16496 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1279
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The students at Castleman Creek Elementary in
Hewitt collected more than $10,500 for the American Heart
Association during their 2011 Jump Rope for Heart fund-raiser; and
WHEREAS, Jump Rope for Heart is a national event sponsored by
the American Heart Association and the American Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance that educates
elementary and middle school students about the benefits of
physical activity and heart-healthy living while getting them
involved in community service; participating students raise money
to help fight cardiovascular disease and stroke, which are our
nation's number one and number three killers, respectively, as they
exercise and develop their jump rope skills; and
WHEREAS, This year, 321 dedicated Castleman Creek students
took part in the event, and the amount that they brought in set a new
school record, surpassing their 2010 total of $8,400; the students
were ably supported in this project by many teachers, parents, and
volunteers, and the money they raised will help the American Heart
Association fund vital research and educational programs; and
WHEREAS, Through their participation in the 2011 Jump Rope
for Heart endeavor, the students of Castleman Creek Elementary have
demonstrated their commitment to remaining physically active and
have contributed significantly to advancing the crucial work of the
American Heart Association, and their remarkable accomplishment is
indeed worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the students of Castleman Creek
Elementary for their outstanding fund-raising efforts in behalf of
the American Heart Association and extend to them sincere
appreciation for their impressive contribution to such a worthy
cause; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Castleman Creek Elementary as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.