H.R. No. 849
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Flour Bluff Independent School District in
Corpus Christi enjoyed an outstanding record of success during the
2015-2016 school year; and
WHEREAS, Furthering its reputation for excellence, the
district earned a superior rating for its financial management from
the Texas Education Agency; in addition, Catherine Graham, of Flour
Bluff Intermediate School, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year
for ESC Region 2, and James McMinn, head coach of the Flour Bluff
High School girls' basketball team, was named Basketball Coach of
the Year for Region 30-5A; and
WHEREAS, Numerous Flour Bluff students received accolades
for individual and team achievement; among their number were 2
National Hispanic Scholars and 5 National Merit Commended Scholars,
as well as 12 AP Scholars, an AP Scholar with Honors, and 2 AP
Scholars with Distinction; students from the district also excelled
in a variety of academic competitions, including meets sponsored by
the University Interscholastic League and the Texas Math and
Science Coaches Association; and
WHEREAS, The school year additionally saw many students
distinguish themselves through the performing arts; ensembles from
both Flour Bluff Junior High and Flour Bluff High School received
Division I ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest,
and the FBHS Hornet Marching Band earned a superior rating at the
UIL Region Marching Band Contest and advanced to area competition;
moreover, a host of musicians garnered medals at the UIL Region and
State Solo and Ensemble Contests and earned placement in Texas
Music Educators Association All-Region, All-District, and
All-State ensembles; and
WHEREAS, Flour Bluff student-athletes effectively
represented the district as well; the high school volleyball, team
tennis, baseball, softball, and girls' basketball squads each won
district and area championships, while the boys' basketball, girls'
swimming, and boys' and girls' soccer and spring tennis teams
clinched district titles; moreover, the junior high volleyball,
football, girls' track, and boys' and girls' swimming and basketball
teams captured district trophies; and
WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, and administration of the Flour
Bluff Independent School District have demonstrated an exceptional
commitment to helping young Texans build a strong foundation for
the future, and their efforts have been reflected in the many
significant achievements of the district's students; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Flour Bluff Independent School
District on its numerous accomplishments during the 2015-2016
school year and extend to all those associated with the district
sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.
Hunter
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 849 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House