TITLE: Congratulating Silverton ISD on being named a 2012 Texas Honors Circle District.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Silverton ISD on being named a 2012 Texas Honors Circle District.

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WHEREAS, The Silverton Independent School District has been named a 2012 Texas Honors Circle District by the state comptroller's office; and WHEREAS, Each year, Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) ratings are prepared to identify school districts and campuses that employ resource allocation practices that contribute to both high academic achievement and cost-effective operations; and WHEREAS, To be named to the Texas Honors Circle, districts must receive the highest possible FAST rating of five stars; those that achieve this impressive feat rank in the top 20 percent of the state in student academic growth while maintaining a low spending index; and WHEREAS, Receipt of this designation reflects most favorably on the fiscal management practices of Silverton ISD, and it is a notable tribute to the leadership of superintendent Bill Wood and to the skill and dedication demonstrated by the district's administration, faculty, and staff; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Silverton ISD on being named a 2012 Texas Honors Circle District and commend all those who have contributed to the district's success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for SISD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. King of Hemphill Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1345 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House