H.R. No. 1006

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Northwood Hills Elementary School in Dallas was
	awarded "Exemplary" status by the Texas Education Agency in 2008;
	and
	WHEREAS, To ensure that all students in Texas benefit from
	the highest standards of education, the TEA instituted an
	accountability rating system for the state's public schools and
	districts; a campus gains "Exemplary" status if at least 90 percent
	of its students pass each of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and
	Skills subject area tests, and in 2008, only 12 percent of all
	schools earned this notable distinction; and
	WHEREAS, One of 41 elementary schools in the Richardson
	Independent School District, Northwood Hills Elementary is located
	in North Dallas, and it serves approximately 400 students in
	kindergarten through the sixth grade; skillfully led by principal
	Mackie Kazdoy, the school nurtures an active learning community of
	eager and creative children, supportive parents, and committed
	faculty members; and
	WHEREAS, The teachers and students of Northwood Hills
	Elementary have demonstrated outstanding dedication and
	perseverance in their pursuit of academic excellence, and they may
	indeed take justifiable pride in the prestigious accolade their
	school has received from the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
	Legislature hereby honor Northwood Hills Elementary School on its
	achievement of an "Exemplary" rating from the Texas Education
	Agency in 2008 and extend to its students, teachers, 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.
	Kent
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1006 was adopted by the House on April
	2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House