89R12329 TBO-D
By: Vo H.R. No. 152
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Alief Early College High School in Houston has been
named a 2024 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; Alief Early College High School was one of
only 356 public and private schools nationwide and 31 schools in
Texas to have earned this impressive honor in 2024; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2009, Alief Early College High School
serves more than 400 students in 9th through 12th grade, and the
school was previously named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2016;
this exemplary institution has benefited from the able leadership
of its principal at the time of nomination, Dr. Brandi Brotherton
Ed.D., and its current principal, Matthew Skiles; and
WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and
students of Alief Early College 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 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Alief Early College High School on
its selection as a 2024 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 Alief Early College High School as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.