H.R. No. 2046
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Fort Worth is
celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2017; and
WHEREAS, Since opening its doors in 2002, Cesar Chavez
Elementary has built a notable record of scholastic achievement; in
addition to continually meeting standards set forth by the Texas
Education Agency, the school earned distinction for English
language arts and reading in 2013 and for academic growth and
progress in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Ably guided by principal Monica Ordaz, the
institution is dedicated to offering students a dynamic curriculum
that not only prepares them for the challenges and opportunities of
tomorrow but also promotes creative thinking and a lifelong love of
learning; the school is in its second year of implementing Project
Lead the Way, which encourages students to develop an understanding
of the computer science, engineering, and biomedical science fields
while improving their ability to solve problems and work as part of
a team; moreover, Cesar Chavez is the only elementary school in the
Fort Worth Independent School District to include classes in
glasswork, ceramics, oil painting, and murals; and
WHEREAS, The school's faculty and staff have successfully
nurtured excellence in a number of extracurricular activities, with
many of their students garnering special recognition in the arts,
including placing first in the University Interscholastic League
music memory contest; the campus also supports three dance teams,
including lyrical and hip-hop, ballroom, and adult ballroom, as
well as a host of academic and athletic clubs; and
WHEREAS, For a decade and a half, Cesar Chavez Elementary has
provided many young Texans with a strong educational foundation,
and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the school on this milestone
occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 15th anniversary of Cesar Chavez
Elementary School and extend to its administrators, faculty, staff,
and students 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.
Romero, Jr.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2046 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House