TITLE: Congratulating the Harlandale Independent School District on its receipt of the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for large districts.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Harlandale Independent School District on its receipt of the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for large districts.

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WHEREAS, Harlandale Independent School District has received the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for large districts; and WHEREAS, The largest monetary recognition program for educators in Texas and one of the largest in the nation, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are presented annually to outstanding teachers, principals, and school districts; taking the top prize among four other finalists in its category, Harlandale ISD will receive $100,000; and WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Superintendent Robert Jaklich, Harlandale ISD earned "recognized" status from the Texas Education Agency in 2010, and 18 of its 19 campuses have been rated "recognized" or "exemplary"; in addition, the district currently ranks first in San Antonio, based on an index of academic performance and spending, according to the Education Resource Group; and WHEREAS, Serving a total of 14,500 students, Harlandale ISD offers a dual language program to more than 700 students and provides prekindergarten classes to some 1,200 children; the district also presents a $500 to $1,000 scholarship to every graduate who pursues higher education; and WHEREAS, Through their receipt of this prestigious award, Superintendent Jaklich and the trustees, teachers, and administrators of Harlandale Independent School District have been recognized for their skill, hard work, and enduring commitment to the children under their care, and they may indeed take great pride in their achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Harlandale Independent School District on its receipt of the 2011 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for large districts and extend to the district's trustees, administrators, teachers, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Harlandale ISD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Martinez Fischer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2279 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House