Texas 2013 - 83rd Regular

Texas House Bill HR1730

Caption

Congratulating elementary school students Anna Corey and Brigitte Eichenberg of the Waco Independent School District on winning honorable mention awards in the 2012-2013 National PTA Reflections program.

Impact

By recognizing the accomplishments of these young students, HR1730 draws attention to the broader educational initiatives that encourage creativity and talent in schools. The PTA Reflections program has been a pivotal platform since its inception in 1969, designed to foster artistic growth among students from prekindergarten through high school. This resolution acts as an endorsement of both the students' achievements and the ongoing efforts of educational programs that promote artistic skills and expression across Texas.

Summary

House Resolution 1730 serves to commend Anna Corey and Brigitte Eichenberg, both elementary school students from the Waco Independent School District, for their achievements in the 2012-2013 National PTA Reflections program. This recognition highlights the importance of artistic expression in education and showcases how students can explore various media such as dance choreography, film production, writing, music composition, photography, and visual arts. Both students were awarded honorable mention for their creative contributions, embodying the spirit of the program's theme 'The Magic of a Moment'.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HR1730 is overwhelmingly positive, as the resolution promotes the value of recognizing student achievements in the arts. Both students, through their respective writings, exemplify the creativity and imagination that educational programs aim to nurture. The resolution serves to inspire not just the recipients but also their peers and the community, emphasizing the significance of arts in child development and education at large.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention surrounding HR1730. Instead, the resolution finds support across the board, celebrating the individual accomplishments of Anna Corey and Brigitte Eichenberg while reinforcing the importance of art in education. By commending these students, the resolution further encourages other participants in the PTA program and showcases the positive impact of arts education in local communities.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

TX HR2119

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TX HR1904

Congratulating Gruver Elementary School and Gruver Junior High School on being named 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

TX HR2544

Congratulating Isabelle Massaro of Episcopal High School in Bellaire on winning a gold medal in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition.

TX HR1290

Congratulating Amanda Heter on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Schell Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

TX HR1254

Congratulating Laura Louv on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Saigling Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

TX HR1292

Congratulating Sarah Rowan on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Miller Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

TX HR1242

Congratulating Rocio Alire on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Sigler Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

TX HR2543

Congratulating Reagan Moriarty of Episcopal High School in Bellaire on winning a gold medal in the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition.

TX HR1440

Congratulating Katy Thompson on being named the 2023 Teacher of the Year at Gulledge Elementary School in the Plano Independent School District.

TX HR94

Congratulating Sunset Elementary School of Dumas ISD on being named a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.

Similar Bills

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