TITLE: Recognizing March 5, 2019, as Frisco Independent School District Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 5, 2019, as Frisco Independent School District Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Proud representatives from the Frisco Independent School District are gathering in Austin on March 5, 2019, in celebration of Frisco ISD Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, One of the fastest-growing school districts in the country, Frisco ISD serves more than 60,000 students in 42 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 3 special programs centers; each year, thousands of families choose to call Frisco home due to the district's outstanding reputation for academic excellence, innovative courses, and wealth of extracurricular opportunities and experiences; and WHEREAS, Despite the explosive growth the district has experienced over the past three decades, Frisco ISD remains committed to its mission to know every student by name and need, providing small, personalized learning environments and a student-to-teacher ratio lower than the national average; more than 7,000 faculty and staff members work tirelessly each day to prepare the district's students for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead; and WHEREAS, Today the Frisco ISD four-year graduation rate is an impressive 98.6 percent, and the district has won a host of accolades, including the Texas Honors Circle Award, the College Board AP District Honor Roll, and the Platinum Leadership Circle Award from the Texas Comptroller's Office; furthermore, the district has contributed significantly to the exceptional quality of life in Frisco, which was named the Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine in 2018; and WHEREAS, Committed to effectively serving the needs of students, the outstanding teachers, administrators, and staff of Frisco ISD are helping area youth succeed academically and reach their full potential, and it is truly fitting to recognize the immense impact these public servants are making on their community and the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby recognize March 5, 2019, as Frisco Independent School District Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a rewarding and memorable event. Holland Patterson Shaheen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 649 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2019, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House