TITLE: Congratulating Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

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WHEREAS, Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary in Roma has been named a 2023 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; Saenz Elementary was one of only 353 public and private schools nationwide and 29 schools in Texas to have earned this impressive honor in 2023; and WHEREAS, In 2008, Saenz Elementary School opened its doors to the Roma-Los Saenz community, and today it serves more than 500 students in prekindergarten through the fifth grade; under the direction of principal Odette E. Garcia, the school is committed to providing a rigorous curriculum to encourage students to reach their maximum potential; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and perseverance, the teachers and students of Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz 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 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Roel A. and Celia R. Saenz Elementary on its selection as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and extend to all those involved with the school sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Saenz Elementary as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Guillen Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 14 was adopted by the House on November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House