TITLE: Congratulating Edgar Lovett Elementary School in Houston on its selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Edgar Lovett Elementary School in Houston on its selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

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WHEREAS, Edgar Lovett Elementary School in Houston has been named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School, one of the most prestigious designations an elementary or secondary school in the United States can receive; and WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program was created by the U.S. Department of Education in 1982 to recognize campuses that have demonstrated superior academic performance or made notable progress in improving outcomes among economically disadvantaged students; Lovett Elementary is one of only 330 public and private schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to have earned this impressive honor in 2016; and WHEREAS, Skillfully led by principal Dawn Thompson, Lovett Elementary serves some 700 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the Houston Independent School District; the institution offers a well-rounded curriculum focusing on fine arts, technology, and health in addition to core academics, and students have long excelled in such areas as music competitions, geography and spelling bees, history and science fairs, and art contests; in recent years, the school has been rated "Exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency and recognized as a Higher Performing Campus by the National Center for Educational Achievement; and WHEREAS, Through dedication, hard work, and perseverance, the teachers and students of Edgar Lovett Elementary School have established a record of scholastic excellence, and their outstanding efforts have been duly recognized with the Blue Ribbon School award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Edgar Lovett Elementary School on its selection as a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and extend to its students, faculty, and staff sincere best wishes 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. Davis of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 110 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House