H.R. No. 31
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nell Burks Elementary School in McKinney is the
first campus to be designated as a Healthy Zone School as part of
the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program; and
WHEREAS, Developed by the Cooper Institute in partnership
with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the Texas Education
Agency, the initiative uses evidence-based knowledge and best
practices to assist schools in creating an optimal environment for
promoting healthy behaviors; a total of nine schools nationwide
will receive the award over the next three years; additionally,
select schools that are working toward the goal of improving the
health of their students, parents, and teachers with guidance from
the Cooper Institute are recognized as Healthy Zone Schools--In
Training; and
WHEREAS, Burks Elementary achieved the designation by
meeting certain established criteria, including encouraging 60
minutes of vigorous physical activity a day, promoting
interscholastic and intramural sports, and providing nutritional
options such as whole grains, fruit, and vegetables on the school
menu; along with the recognition, the school receives a Healthy
Zone banner and flag, $1,500 for physical education equipment, and
funding for activity promotions; and
WHEREAS, Distinguished as a champion in health, nutrition,
and physical education, Burks Elementary is a leading example for
other schools in its community, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor
all those associated with the campus for their outstanding efforts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Nell Burks
Elementary School on earning recognition as a Healthy Zone School
and extend to the students, staff, faculty, and parents sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Burks Elementary as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Paxton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 31 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House