H.R. No. 1496
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Borger Independent School District and Frank
Phillips College have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to
area students by offering a dual credit program at Borger High
School; and
WHEREAS, Through their partnership, FPC and Borger High
provide students with the opportunity to enroll in free dual credit
classes and earn an associate degree as well as a high school
diploma; the first cohort of students in the program graduated in
2017, and since then, four more cohorts have risen to the challenge
of an increased workload to graduate from both schools; and
WHEREAS, In 2021, eight percent of Borger High seniors earned
associate of science degrees through the dual credit program,
surpassing the state average of two percent; the 15 graduates of
Cohort 5 include Pearson Bailey, Cash Conaway, Cameron Counts,
Isabella Diaz, David Espinosa, Camden Hernandez, Kyli Hernandez,
Kloe Holt, Ryan Howes, Aidan Johnston, Hayleigh Martinez, Josue
Miramontes, Kayli Potts, Joseline Lopez Tovar, and Julian Word; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding young Texans have benefited from
the able leadership of superintendent Chance Welch of Borger ISD,
principal Matt Ammerman and associate principal DeDe Conaway of
Borger High, and president Dr. Glendon Forgey and former president
Dr. Jud Hicks of FPC, as well as from the valuable contributions of
the faculty, staff, trustees, and regents of both schools and
Borger ISD; and
WHEREAS, A quality education is critical to the continuing
vitality of our state, and the dual credit program at Borger High
helps students to reach their full potential and to become engaged
and productive members of their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Borger Independent School District
and Frank Phillips College for offering a dual credit program at
Borger High School and extend to all those involved with the
initiative sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for Borger ISD, Frank Phillips College, and Borger High School as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1496 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House