85R8452 BPG-D By: Cyrier H.R. No. 207 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, On February 22, 2017, many outstanding students from the Giddings Independent School District are gathering at the State Capitol to learn more about government and the legislative process; and WHEREAS, The visiting students are members of the Superintendent's Advisory Council; selected for their leadership ability, they are helping to rewrite the vision and mission statement for the district and will be involved in developing the improvement plan for the 2017-2018 school year; and WHEREAS, Giddings ISD serves more than 1,900 students at Giddings Elementary, Giddings Intermediate, Giddings Middle, and Giddings High Schools; over the years, district campuses have appeared on the Texas Monthly "Best Public Schools" list and on the "Best Schools" list of U.S. News and World Report; teachers and administrators work to meet the needs of a diverse student population by offering multiple learning and teaching approaches; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Giddings ISD students have demonstrated excellence in the classroom and in a wide range of extracurricular activities; graduates have received academic scholarships to major universities, and they have been recognized as National Merit Semifinalists; moreover, district youngsters have distinguished themselves in the award-winning band program, state-level UIL Academics, top-placing FFA teams, and state-ranked athletic squads; community residents express their "Buffalo Pride" by attending a variety of district-sponsored events, from Friday night football games to district band concerts; and WHEREAS, Giddings ISD is committed to promoting active engagement in learning, and by encouraging students to participate in the development of educational goals, it is helping them to acquire knowledge, skills, and experience that will serve them well in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Giddings Independent School District and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.