TITLE: Congratulating Muleshoe High School on its selection as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Muleshoe High School on its selection as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School.

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WHEREAS, Muleshoe High School has been named a 2022 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; Muleshoe High School was one of only 297 public and private schools nationwide and 31 schools in Texas to have earned this impressive honor in 2022; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of principal Cindy Bessire, Muleshoe High School was selected for its exemplary work in closing achievement gaps; the school has shown particular progress in the math and English departments, and it also received an A rating from the Texas Education Agency; the campus is part of the Muleshoe Independent School District and serves approximately 370 students in 9th through 12th grade; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and students of Muleshoe 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 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Muleshoe High School on its selection as a 2022 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 the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Hemphill Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 33 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not voting. Chief Clerk of the House