SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 568
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for
Young Men on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for the
construction of its new school facility on April 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, The Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for
Young Men is a magnet school in the Houston Independent School
District serving grades six through 12; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the academy is to develop the full
potential of every student by fostering an educational environment
that encourages critical thinking, inspires student confidence,
and nurtures the intellectual and social development of students,
enabling them to graduate from college and become successful
leaders in the global community; and
WHEREAS, Modeled after single-gender private schools, but
with a public school fee, the academy specializes in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics curricula, while offering
a wide range of advanced placement classes in such disciplines as
United States and world history, government, English literature,
and Spanish; students participate in an array of extracurricular
activities, including academic competitions, robotics, and jazz
band; and
WHEREAS, The Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for
Young Men has had a profound impact on the lives of its students
and their families, and it is truly fitting that the school
receive special recognition as it expands to meet the needs of
the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of
the Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men on
their commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best
wishes for a memorable groundbreaking ceremony; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the academy 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 April 14, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate