H.R. No. 14
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma has
been named a 2023 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; Saenz Elementary was one of only 353 public
and private schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to have
earned this impressive honor in 2023; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Saenz Elementary School opened its doors to
the Roma-Los Saenz community, and today it serves more than 500
students in prekindergarten through the fifth grade; under the
direction of principal Odette E. Garcia, the school is committed to
providing a rigorous curriculum to encourage students to reach
their maximum potential; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and
students of Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary 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, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Roel A. and
Celia R. Saenz Elementary on its selection as a 2023 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 Saenz Elementary as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Guillen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on
November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House