H.R. No. 691
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Westcliff Elementary School in Fort Worth received a
2018 America's Best Urban Schools Award from the National Center
for Urban School Transformation, and it is indeed deserving of
recognition for attaining this notable honor; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the National Center for Urban School
Transformation presents this award to schools that have met strict
standards of eligibility, which include excellent student and
teacher attendance rates and high achievement among English
learners and students with disabilities; moreover, honorees must
demonstrate successful student outcomes, strong student engagement
in extracurricular activities, and a positive campus culture; and
WHEREAS, One of 50 schools in Texas and 160 schools
nationwide to earn this accolade, Westcliff Elementary serves more
than 550 students in early education through fifth grade; under the
skilled leadership of principal Sara Gillaspie, the school's
dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to help children reach
their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and
students of Westcliff Elementary School have established a record
of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts have been
duly recognized with the America's Best Urban Schools Award; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Westcliff Elementary School on its
receipt of a 2018 America's Best Urban Schools Award from the
National Center for Urban School Transformation and extend to all
those associated with the institution 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.
Goldman
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 691 was adopted by the House on March
21, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House