SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 347
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the residents of Houston's Gulfton community in celebrating
the dedication and grand opening of the SER-Niños Charter
School's new middle school campus, which is taking place March 2,
2013; and
WHEREAS, The SER-Niños Charter School originally opened
its doors in 1996; one of the first charter schools in the state,
it offers at-risk children a high-quality prekindergarten
through eighth grade education built around an innovative dual
language curriculum; and
WHEREAS, The school was founded on the premise that every
child can develop the characteristics and abilities to overcome
economic hardship and achieve success; in addition to a rigorous
curriculum, the school offers an environment in which good
citizenship and social responsibility are integral parts of its
programs; and
WHEREAS, The importance of a college education is stressed
to each student, and there is a strong emphasis on making parental
participation an essential part of the process; the school has
three times received the Governor's Educator Excellence Award for
Marked Achievement with an at-risk population, and the middle
school has been rated as exemplary; and
WHEREAS, The opening of an expanded middle school campus is
a reflection of the school's enduring commitment to preparing its
students to face the challenges of today's complex society; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of
SER-Niños Charter School on their dedication to excellence in
education and extend to them best wishes for a memorable
dedication and grand opening ceremony for the school's new
campus; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate