89R14254 DSH-D
By: Olcott H.R. No. 406
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Weatherford Independent School District has
been selected as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and
Technical Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Weatherford ISD was one of only 38 school districts
in Texas to receive this esteemed recognition, which honors career
and technical education programs that demonstrate exemplary
leadership, innovation, and commitment to student success; the CTE
District of Distinction accolade also highlights programs that
excel in preparing students for the workforce and that are
dedicated to making a positive difference in the community; and
WHEREAS, The 13 career clusters offered at Weatherford ISD
CTE allow students to immerse themselves in their chosen field
through hands-on learning and internships; programs of study
include agricultural science, architecture and construction,
health science, hospitality and tourism, and manufacturing, among
others; in 2023, Weatherford ISD launched the Grizzard Regional
Institute of Technology in partnership with Weatherford College;
GRIT is an innovative option for students to receive a high school
diploma, an industry credential, or an associate's degree at no
cost; and
WHEREAS, Through its exceptional efforts to engage and
motivate students, the Weatherford ISD CTE Department has built an
outstanding record of achievement, and the district is indeed
deserving of this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Weatherford Independent School
District on being named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career
and Technical Association of Texas and extend to all those
affiliated with the district's CTE Department sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school district as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.