89R17839 DSH-D By: Spiller H.R. No. 505 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Proud representatives of the De Leon Independent School District are gathering in Austin on March 20, 2025, to take part in De Leon ISD Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Encompassing 272 square miles located primarily in Comanche County, De Leon ISD serves a population of approximately 700 students at three schools; the district's educators and staff are committed to providing a safe learning environment that encourages and challenges every student to achieve success; and WHEREAS, De Leon ISD has earned an overall "A" rating from the Texas Education Agency; in addition, De Leon Elementary School and the district at large have been named to the Texas Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership organization, and De Leon High School has been nominated as a National Blue Ribbon campus; and WHEREAS, The district issues a computer to each of its students as part of its effort to equip young people with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today's technology-driven economy; to further a supportive and well-rounded learning environment, De Leon ISD provides school supplies and meals to all students at no cost, and it offers a host of extracurricular activities and fields teams in a full range of athletic competitions; and WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, administration, and students of De Leon ISD are building on a proud legacy of educational excellence and innovation, and it is fitting to acknowledge the meaningful contributions the district has made to the future of its community and the state as a whole; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 20, 2025, as De Leon Independent School District Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit to Austin.