H.R. No. 654
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Petronila Elementary School in Robstown has been
named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School, one of the most
prestigious designations 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; Petronila Elementary was one of only 330
public and private schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to
have earned this impressive honor in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Under the skillful guidance of principal Richard
Gutierrez, Petronila Elementary serves some 100 students in
prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Bishop Consolidated
Independent School District; in 2016, the school received
distinctions from the Texas Education Agency in English language
arts and reading, mathematics, postsecondary readiness, student
progress, and closing performance gaps; and
WHEREAS, Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance,
the teachers and students of Petronila Elementary have established
a record of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts
have been duly recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Petronila Elementary School on its
selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S.
Department of Education and extend to all those involved with the
school sincere best wishes for the future; 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.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 654 was adopted by the House on March
9, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House