SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 804
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the residents of south Dallas County, who are gathering
in Austin on May 1, 2013, to celebrate DeSoto Independent School
District Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, DeSoto Independent School District serves more
than 9,000 students in the communities of DeSoto, Glenn Heights,
and Ovilla and encompasses seven elementary schools, three
middle schools, one high school, a freshman campus, and an
alternative education program; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent Dr. David Harris heads a staff of
accomplished administrators, teachers, and support personnel who
are deeply committed to the success of the area's young people;
in the 2011-2012 school year alone, their work was honored with
20 Gold Performance Acknowledgments by the Texas Education
Agency; and
WHEREAS, Looking to the future, the district has recently
expanded its College and Career Academies and developed the
Collegiate Magnet Program to offer associate degrees as well as
college and industry certifications; and
WHEREAS, DeSoto Independent School District strives to
maintain high educational standards while remaining fiscally
responsible, twice earning the highest rating from the Office of
the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for its outstanding
financial transparency; additionally, the district has received
more than $1 million in grants to benefit students; and
WHEREAS, DeSoto Independent School District has
established a notable record of achievement, and the quality
education that it provides is a credit to the community and to the
entire Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize May 1, 2013, as DeSoto Independent
School District Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit to
Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate