TITLE: Commemorating the Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Each year, the Arlington Independent School District hosts a Back to School Kickoff to help students and families prepare for a new academic year; and WHEREAS, First held in 2015, the Back to School Kickoff draws thousands of Arlington ISD students, who are given free backpacks and school supplies; attendees also have the opportunity to sign up for immunizations, vision checks, dental screenings, and haircuts; and WHEREAS, The Back to School Kickoff receives support from hundreds of community volunteers and a multitude of Arlington organizations; among the annual sponsors are the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation, which through the years has provided the event with funding, school supplies, and the use of the AT&T Stadium as a venue; the organization, founded by the family of Dallas Cowboys owner and president, Jerry Jones, donates millions of dollars to benefit youth programs, women's health, and military and Hispanic outreach initiatives; and WHEREAS, One of the largest school districts in the state, Arlington ISD serves approximately 60,000 young Texans; the district offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes a gifted and talented program for elementary and secondary students, an award-winning special education program, and a nationally recognized fine arts program; and WHEREAS, The Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff is a much-anticipated celebration of a new school year, and all those who help make this worthwhile endeavor possible are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the Arlington ISD Back to School Kickoff and extend to everyone associated with the district sincere best wishes for a successful school year. Turner of Tarrant Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 116 was adopted by the House on October 14, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House