SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 422
WHEREAS, Representatives from La Joya Independent School
District are visiting Austin on March 24, 2015, in celebration of
La Joya Independent School District Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A rapidly growing district, La Joya Independent
School District includes 23 elementary schools, 8 middle
schools, and 6 high schools, as well as the College and Career
Center and two academies; the administration has worked
tirelessly to improve college readiness and encourage more young
people to pursue higher education, and today, students can
complete associate's degrees at Jimmy Carter Early College High
School and STEM Early College High School; and
WHEREAS, More than 94 percent of students graduate with a
recommended or distinguished achievement diploma, and the
three-year dropout rate is less than three percent; the district,
which in 2014 "met standard," the top Texas Education Agency
rating, offers a well-rounded curriculum, and in recent years,
students have excelled in such areas as band competitions and the
ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair; in 2013, the
Palmview High School mariachi and folklorico groups were invited
to appear in the inaugural parade in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of superintendent Dr. Alda
Benavides, the district has invested significantly in technology,
employee and student wellness, safety, and career education;
teachers, hourly employees, and administrators all received raises
two years in a row, yet property taxes were not increased; and
WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is a vital
enterprise, and the La Joya Independent School District has
demonstrated a strong commitment to providing a challenging and
supportive learning environment to prepare its graduates for
future success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 24, 2015, as La Joya
Independent School District Day at the State Capitol and extend
to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an informative
and enjoyable stay in Austin.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 24, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate