H.R. No. 2030
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rise Academy in Lubbock has been named a National
Title I Distinguished School by the Texas Education Agency; and
WHEREAS, The prestigious award is given to Title I schools
that meet high academic performance criteria and that serve a
significant number of low-income students; Rise Academy is one of
only two campuses in the state to receive the honor for this
academic year; and
WHEREAS, The independent public charter school was founded in
September 1999 by Richard Baumgartner, who continues to lead the
school as its director; it serves approximately 275 students from
prekindergarten through eighth grade, many of whom reside in East
and Northeast Lubbock neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, For almost two decades, Rise Academy teachers and
staff, along with dedicated parents, have worked tirelessly to
ensure that students of every demographic and socioeconomic
background at the school receive an education of the highest
quality; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Rise Academy in Lubbock on its
selection as a National Title I Distinguished School and extend
sincere best wishes to the school's leaders, teachers, and staff
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.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2030 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House