TITLE: Recognizing May 1, 2013, as DeSoto ISD Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing May 1, 2013, as DeSoto ISD Day at the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Residents of south Dallas County are gathering in Austin on May 1, 2013, to celebrate DeSoto Independent School District Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Serving more than 9,000 students in the communities of DeSoto, Glenn Heights, and Ovilla, DeSoto ISD encompasses seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school, as well as a freshman campus and an alternative education center; and WHEREAS, Superintendent Dr. David Harris heads a staff of accomplished administrators, teachers, and support personnel who are deeply committed to the success of the area's young people; in the 2011-2012 school year alone, their work was honored with 20 Gold Performance Acknowledgments by the Texas Education Agency; and WHEREAS, Looking to the future, the district has recently expanded its College and Career Academies and developed the Collegiate Magnet Program to offer associate degrees as well as college and industry certifications; and WHEREAS, DeSoto ISD strives to maintain high educational standards while remaining fiscally responsible, twice earning the highest rating from the Office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for its academic and financial performance; additionally, the district has received more than $1 million in grants to benefit students; and WHEREAS, DeSoto ISD has established a notable record of achievement, and the quality education that it provides is a credit to the community and to the entire Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize May 1, 2013, as DeSoto Independent School District Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable visit to Austin; 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. Giddings Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1807 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House