88R3826 CJM-D
By: King of Hemphill H.R. No. 33
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Muleshoe High School has been named a 2022 National
Blue Ribbon School, one of the most prestigious designations an
elementary or secondary school in the United States can receive;
and
WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was created
by the U.S. Department of Education in 1982 to recognize campuses
that have demonstrated superior academic performance or made
notable progress in improving outcomes among economically
disadvantaged students; Muleshoe High School was one of only 297
public and private schools nationwide and 31 schools in Texas to
have earned this impressive honor in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of principal Cindy
Bessire, Muleshoe High School was selected for its exemplary work
in closing achievement gaps; the school has shown particular
progress in the math and English departments, and it also received
an A rating from the Texas Education Agency; the campus is part of
the Muleshoe Independent School District and serves approximately
370 students in 9th through 12th grade; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and
students of Muleshoe High School have established a record of
scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts have been duly
recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Muleshoe High School on its
selection as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the
U.S. Department of Education and extend to all those involved with
the school 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.