H.R. No. 1760 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Fields Store Elementary School in Waller has been named a 2014 Blue Ribbon School, the highest national designation a school can receive; and WHEREAS, Created by the U.S. Department of Education, the Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools demonstrating overall academic excellence or making notable progress in improving outcomes among disadvantaged students; the program has been in existence for more than three decades; and WHEREAS, Fields Store is skillfully led by principal Melissa Crosby, and its students have consistently performed above average on state and national assessments; the school serves approximately 700 prekindergarten through fifth-grade students in the Waller Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Through their dedication and hard work, the students and faculty of Fields Store Elementary School have built an impressive record of scholastic achievement, and they may take great pride in earning this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Fields Store Elementary School on its selection as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School and extend to its students, teachers, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bell ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1760 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House