TITLE: Congratulating Corsicana ISD on its receipt of the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the small school district category.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Corsicana ISD on its receipt of the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the small school district category.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Corsicana Independent School District has received the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the small school district category; and WHEREAS, Established in 2002, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program annually celebrates the contributions of public school professionals from across the Lone Star State; the school district award recognizes those districts that have worked to achieve student progress through innovative programs, parent and community engagement, and professional development for teachers and administrators; Corsicana ISD was chosen as a 2023 winner from among a group of three finalists and was presented with a $50,000 cash prize; and WHEREAS, Corsicana ISD currently serves approximately 6,000 students across 8 campuses; benefiting from the leadership of superintendent Dr. Diane Frost, the district offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities that help equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, including numerous career and technical education programs and dual credit courses; moreover, the district has been recognized for its initiative, the Penguin Project, which empowers students with special needs through theater; and WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, and administration of Corsicana ISD have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to excellence and to the future of their community, and they may indeed take pride in this notable achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Corsicana Independent School District on its receipt of the 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award in the small school district category 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. Harris of Anderson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1474 was adopted by the House on May 19, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House