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. Guerra ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 180 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House