TITLE: Congratulating Rise Academy in Lubbock on being named a National Title I Distinguished School.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Rise Academy in Lubbock on being named a National Title I Distinguished School.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Rise Academy in Lubbock has been named a National Title I Distinguished School by the Texas Education Agency; and WHEREAS, The prestigious award is given to Title I schools that meet high academic performance criteria and that serve a significant number of low-income students; Rise Academy is one of only two campuses in the state to receive the honor for this academic year; and WHEREAS, The independent public charter school was founded in September 1999 by Richard Baumgartner, who continues to lead the school as its director; it serves approximately 275 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, many of whom reside in East and Northeast Lubbock neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, For almost two decades, Rise Academy teachers and staff, along with dedicated parents, have worked tirelessly to ensure that students of every demographic and socioeconomic background at the school receive an education of the highest quality; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Rise Academy in Lubbock on its selection as a National Title I Distinguished School and extend sincere best wishes to the school's leaders, teachers, and staff for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2030 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House