H.R. No. 1170
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The McAllen Independent School District received
the Golden Apple Award from United Way of South Texas on March 2,
2023; and
WHEREAS, Serving Hidalgo and Starr Counties, United Way of
South Texas invests in initiatives that address critical areas such
as health, education, financial stability, and safety net services,
funding more than 100 programs through 22 partner agencies and
numerous community impact grant recipients; each year at its awards
ceremony, the organization recognizes local schools, school
districts, businesses, and volunteers for their generosity and
commitment to the South Texas community; and
WHEREAS, For the fifth straight year, McAllen ISD was honored
with the Golden Apple Award as the top-contributing school district
of the 17 districts that donate to United Way of South Texas;
Gonzalez Elementary School earned the award for highest per capita
campus for the fourth time, and the district's administration
office won the award for highest per capita school department; and
WHEREAS, Through their admirable efforts, the faculty and
staff of McAllen ISD have made a meaningful difference in their
community, and it is truly a pleasure to honor their noteworthy
contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the McAllen Independent School
District on receiving the Golden Apple Award from United Way of
South Texas and extend to all those associated with the district
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for McAllen ISD as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guerra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1170 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House