H.R. No. 950
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The library at Ford Elementary School in Georgetown
was awarded first place in the Fall 2012 Scholastic Book Fairs
National Elementary School Contest; and
WHEREAS, Libraries were judged on the originality and
creativity of their efforts to promote the book fair as well as on
their work to increase interest in books and reading; as the winner,
the Ford Library receives a $2,000 credit to purchase items from the
Scholastic Resource Catalog and also the opportunity to host a
personal appearance by Dav Pilkey, a celebrated author and
illustrator of children's literature; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated staff of the Ford Elementary School
Library are helping to instill a love of learning in young children,
and their invaluable efforts represent a vital investment in the
building of tomorrow's leaders; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Ford Elementary School Library
on earning first place in the Fall 2012 Scholastic Book Fairs
National Elementary School Contest and extend to the library's
staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the library as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 950 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House