H.R. No. 303
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Austin Middle School has been nominated for a 2017
Blue Ribbon School award, one of the most prestigious accolades 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; Austin Middle School is one of only 26
public schools in Texas to have earned a nomination from the Texas
commissioner of education for the 2017 award; and
WHEREAS, This campus was designated a science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) magnet for fifth through eighth grades
in 2008; under the able leadership of principal Cathy Van Ness, 94
percent of Austin Middle School students have met or exceeded State
of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test standards in all
subjects; and
WHEREAS, Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of Austin Middle School have established
a record of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts
have been duly recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award
nomination; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Austin Middle School on its
nomination for a 2017 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon
School award and extend to its teachers, students, and staff
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.
Faircloth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 303 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House