H.R. No. 536
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many proud representatives from the La Joya
Independent School District are gathering in Austin on February 27,
2017, in celebration of La Joya ISD Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, A rapidly growing district, La Joya ISD includes 23
elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools, as well as
the College and Career Center and two academies; the administration
has worked tirelessly to encourage more young people to pursue
higher education, and to date, students in dual-enrollment courses
have received more than 44,000 hours of college credit; in
addition, students in career and technology programs have earned
over 2,000 certificates; and
WHEREAS, More than 94 percent of students graduate with a
recommended or distinguished achievement diploma, and the
three-year dropout rate is less than three percent; in the most
recent year, the district "met standard," the top Texas Education
Agency rating; it offers a well-rounded curriculum, and students
have excelled in such areas as band competitions and the ExxonMobil
Texas Science and Engineering Fair; and
WHEREAS, The district benefits greatly from the vision and
expertise of superintendent Dr. Alda Benavides, who was named 2015
Superintendent of the Year for Region 1 by the Texas Association of
School Boards; under her leadership, La Joya ISD has invested
significantly in technology, science laboratory materials,
employee and student wellness, and safety; moreover, the district
added 10 new school buses; teachers, hourly employees, and
administrators all received raises in consecutive years, yet
property taxes were not increased; the district has received
approval for a natatorium, a student resource center, and a new
employee health clinic building; and
WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is a vital enterprise,
and the La Joya Independent School District has demonstrated a
strong commitment to providing a challenging and supportive
learning environment to prepare its graduates for future success;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2017, as La Joya ISD Day
at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere
best wishes for an informative and enjoyable stay in Austin.
Longoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 536 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House