TITLE: Recognizing the Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for its new school facility.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for its new school facility.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men on the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of its new school facility on April 16, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men is a magnet school in the Houston Independent School District serving grades six through 12; and WHEREAS, The mission of the academy is to develop the full potential of every student by fostering an educational environment that encourages critical thinking, inspires student confidence, and nurtures the intellectual and social development of students, enabling them to graduate from college and become successful leaders in the global community; and WHEREAS, Modeled after single-gender private schools, but with a public school fee, the academy specializes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics curricula, while offering a wide range of advanced placement classes in such disciplines as United States and world history, government, English literature, and Spanish; students participate in an array of extracurricular activities, including academic competitions, robotics, and jazz band; and WHEREAS, The Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men has had a profound impact on the lives of its students and their families, and it is truly fitting that the school receive special recognition as it expands to meet the needs of the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of the Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men on their commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best wishes for a memorable groundbreaking ceremony; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the academy as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Ellis President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 14, 2015.