SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 80
WHEREAS, Washington Irving Dual Language Academy, a
charter school in the San Antonio Independent School District, is
celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Irving Academy was founded in 1923 and named after
Washington Irving, a 19th century American author; it was
established as one of San Antonio ISD's original eight junior
high schools, and classes were initially held at Crockett
Elementary before the Irving Junior High School building
officially opened in January 1924; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Irving Academy moved to its present
location on Delgado Street; a new band and mariachi hall was
added in 2003 as part of a facilities expansion bond program, and
the campus has since offered classes in band, mariachi, choir,
and art, alongside dual language instruction, gifted and
talented programming, special education programming, and
guidance services for eligible students; and
WHEREAS, Today, Washington Irving Dual Language Academy
encompasses prekindergarten through eighth grade classes; its
faculty members are committed to cultivating a safe and nurturing
learning environment that empowers students to excel
academically while acquiring language proficiency in both
English and Spanish; and
WHEREAS, For a century, Washington Irving Dual Language
Academy has provided young Texans with a solid educational
foundation that enables them to reach their full potential and
become productive and engaged members of their communities, and
it is a privilege to join in celebrating this special milestone
in the school's history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Washington Irving
Dual Language Academy on its centennial and extend to its
administrators, faculty, staff, and students sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 7, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate