82R25421 BPG-D
By: Fletcher H.R. No. 1682
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud community members from the Cypress-Fairbanks
Independent School District are gathering in Austin on May 3, 2011,
to celebrate Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD was founded in 1939 with the
consolidation of the Cypress and Fairbanks school systems; over the
years, it has experienced phenomenal growth, transitioning from a
rural to a suburban district, and today, with more than 106,000
students, it is the third-largest school district in the state; the
district encompasses 186 square miles in Harris County and
maintains 83 campuses and special program facilities; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to academic excellence, Cypress-Fairbanks
received its third consecutive Recognized rating from the Texas
Education Agency in 2010, and it is the largest school district in
Texas to hold that designation; moreover, 97 percent of its
individual schools rank as either Recognized or Exemplary, a
reflection of their students' outstanding performance on the TAKS
test and the schools' low dropout rates; CFISD consistently
maintains high graduation rates while serving a racially and
economically diverse population, and in 2009, it had the highest
graduation rate among the nation's 50 largest school districts; and
WHEREAS, Since July 1, 2004, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD has been
ably led by Superintendent David Anthony; he heads a staff of more
than 13,600 accomplished administrators, teachers, and support
personnel, who are deeply committed to the success of the area's
young people; in addition, the district receives stellar assistance
from parents, patrons, and business partners who volunteer their
time and resources to help the district achieve its goals; and
WHEREAS, Cypress-Fairbanks strives to maintain high
educational standards while remaining fiscally responsible; the
district received the highest rating from the Office of the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts for its academic and financial
performance; additionally, the Education Resource Group ranks
Cypress-Fairbanks in the top one percent of the most efficient
Texas school districts, and American School and University magazine
has reported that it was the fifth most efficient district out of
the 100 largest school districts in the nation for 1998-2008; and
WHEREAS, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD has established a standard of
excellence that is truly impressive, and the quality education that
it provides its students is of benefit not only to them and to its
community but also to the entire Lone Star State; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 3, 2011, as Cypress-Fairbanks
Independent School District Day at the State Capitol and extend
sincere best wishes to all those in attendance for an enjoyable
visit to Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.