TITLE: Commending the Flour Bluff Independent School District in Corpus Christi on its numerous accomplishments during the 2015-2016 school year.

SUMMARY: Commending the Flour Bluff Independent School District in Corpus Christi on its numerous accomplishments during the 2015-2016 school year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Flour Bluff Independent School District in Corpus Christi enjoyed an outstanding record of success during the 2015-2016 school year; and WHEREAS, Furthering its reputation for excellence, the district earned a superior rating for its financial management from the Texas Education Agency; in addition, Catherine Graham, of Flour Bluff Intermediate School, was named Elementary Teacher of the Year for ESC Region 2, and James McMinn, head coach of the Flour Bluff High School girls' basketball team, was named Basketball Coach of the Year for Region 30-5A; and WHEREAS, Numerous Flour Bluff students received accolades for individual and team achievement; among their number were 2 National Hispanic Scholars and 5 National Merit Commended Scholars, as well as 12 AP Scholars, an AP Scholar with Honors, and 2 AP Scholars with Distinction; students from the district also excelled in a variety of academic competitions, including meets sponsored by the University Interscholastic League and the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association; and WHEREAS, The school year additionally saw many students distinguish themselves through the performing arts; ensembles from both Flour Bluff Junior High and Flour Bluff High School received Division I ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, and the FBHS Hornet Marching Band earned a superior rating at the UIL Region Marching Band Contest and advanced to area competition; moreover, a host of musicians garnered medals at the UIL Region and State Solo and Ensemble Contests and earned placement in Texas Music Educators Association All-Region, All-District, and All-State ensembles; and WHEREAS, Flour Bluff student-athletes effectively represented the district as well; the high school volleyball, team tennis, baseball, softball, and girls' basketball squads each won district and area championships, while the boys' basketball, girls' swimming, and boys' and girls' soccer and spring tennis teams clinched district titles; moreover, the junior high volleyball, football, girls' track, and boys' and girls' swimming and basketball teams captured district trophies; and WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, and administration of the Flour Bluff Independent School District have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to helping young Texans build a strong foundation for the future, and their efforts have been reflected in the many significant achievements of the district's students; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Flour Bluff Independent School District on its numerous accomplishments during the 2015-2016 school year and extend to all those associated with the district sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hunter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 849 was adopted by the House on March 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House