TITLE: Honoring Arlington ISD on a successful 2020-2021 academic year.

SUMMARY: Honoring Arlington ISD on a successful 2020-2021 academic year.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, During the 2020-2021 academic year, the Arlington Independent School District has continued its proud legacy of providing area youth with a solid educational foundation on which to build; and WHEREAS, Serving approximately 60,000 students, Arlington ISD seeks to foster a challenging and supportive learning environment where young people are equipped to excel in every aspect of their education; the 13th largest district in Texas, AISD offers the International Baccalaureate World School Programme at four of its high schools, and it is home to an award-winning special education program as well as five National Merit Semifinalists and 31 National Hispanic Scholars; and WHEREAS, Arlington ISD is ably guided by superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, and it also benefits from the leadership of its board of trustees, which includes president Kecia Mays, vice president Bowie Hogg, secretary Polly Walton, and members Melody Fowler, Dr. Aaron Reich, David Wilbanks, and Justin Chapa; and WHEREAS, The administrators, teachers, staff, and trustees of Arlington ISD have helped to provide many young Texans with the knowledge and skills they need to become productive members of society, and the district is indeed deserving of special recognition for its significant contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Arlington Independent School District on a successful 2020-2021 academic year and extend to all those associated with the district sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cook Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1447 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House