H.R. No. 407 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Aledo Independent School District has been selected as a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas; and WHEREAS, Aledo 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 CTE department at Aledo ISD offers 10 different career clusters where students can earn more than 40 industry-based certifications; in 2023-2024, Aledo High School students earned 492 certifications; among the CTE programs of study are arts, audio visual technology and communication, architecture and construction, agriculture, food and natural resources, business, marketing and finance, health science, and law and public service; and WHEREAS, Through its exceptional efforts to engage and motivate students, the Aledo 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 Aledo 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. Olcott ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 407 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 133, Nays 7, 2 present, not voting. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House