TITLE: Commending SER-Niños Charter School on the occasion of the dedication of its new campus.

SUMMARY: Commending SER-Niños Charter School on the occasion of the dedication of its new campus.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the residents of Houston's Gulfton community in celebrating the dedication and grand opening of the SER-Ni os Charter School's new middle school campus, which is taking place March 2, 2013; and WHEREAS, The SER-Ni os Charter School originally opened its doors in 1996; one of the first charter schools in the state, it offers at-risk children a high-quality prekindergarten through eighth grade education built around an innovative dual language curriculum; and WHEREAS, The school was founded on the premise that every child can develop the characteristics and abilities to overcome economic hardship and achieve success; in addition to a rigorous curriculum, the school offers an environment in which good citizenship and social responsibility are integral parts of its programs; and WHEREAS, The importance of a college education is stressed to each student, and there is a strong emphasis on making parental participation an essential part of the process; the school has three times received the Governor's Educator Excellence Award for Marked Achievement with an at-risk population, and the middle school has been rated as exemplary; and WHEREAS, The opening of an expanded middle school campus is a reflection of the school's enduring commitment to preparing its students to face the challenges of today's complex society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of SER-Ni os Charter School on their dedication to excellence in education and extend to them best wishes for a memorable dedication and grand opening ceremony for the school's new campus; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the school 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 March 4, 2013.