H.R. No. 80
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Goldfish Swim School in Sugar Land celebrated its
one-year anniversary in July 2021; and
WHEREAS, The facility first opened in July 2020 in the midst
of the COVID-19 pandemic, and over the course of a year, its staff
has grown from 10 to 45 employees, while its enrollment has
increased from fewer than 100 to around 1,400 students; the school
is dedicated to helping children learn an important life skill in a
caring, secure, and supportive environment; and
WHEREAS, Goldfish Swim School has been praised for its
partnerships with local nonprofit organizations, which have earned
the school a certificate of recognition from U.S. Representative
Pete Olson; in collaboration with the autism advocacy group Hope
For Three, the facility provides lessons tailored to children with
autism and special needs, and its instructors work closely with
parents to adapt teaching methods for each young client; the school
also offers free lessons to families receiving services from Child
Advocates of Fort Bend and the Fort Bend Women's Center; and
WHEREAS, During its first year, Goldfish Swim School has
distinguished itself as a valuable resource to many area families,
and all those involved with the school may take pride in knowing
that they have made an important contribution to their community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Goldfish Swim
School on its one-year anniversary and extend to the facility's
owners, staff, and students sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Goldfish Swim School as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 80 was adopted by the House on August
30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House