85R7023 CJM-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 180
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Norma Linda Trevino Elementary School in Edinburg
has been named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School, one of the most
prestigious designations an elementary or secondary school in the
United States can receive; and
WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was created
by the U.S. Department of Education in 1982 to recognize campuses
that have demonstrated superior academic performance or made
notable progress in improving outcomes among economically
disadvantaged students; Trevino Elementary was one of only 330
public and private schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to
have earned this impressive honor in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent
School District, Trevino Elementary serves more than 550 students
in early education programs through the fifth grade; the school's
faculty and staff, ably led by principal Cynthia Saenz, place an
emphasis on providing pupils with a comprehensive learning
experience that exposes them to a range of technologies while also
building strong literary skills; in addition, students benefit from
the campus's music and physical education programs as well as a
number of community service opportunities that help them develop a
strong sense of compassion; and
WHEREAS, Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of Trevino Elementary have established a
record of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts have
been duly recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Norma Linda Trevino Elementary
School on its selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the
U.S. Department of Education and extend to all those involved with
the school 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.