Buckholts ISD Community Recognized On The Floor Of The Texas House of Representatives 02-21-17

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Administrator, teachers and students traveled to Austin to witness a resolution by Representative Terry Wilson. Below is the text of the adopted Resolution. 85R11965 BK-D
	By: Wilson	H.R. No. 524

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, In an inspiring display of cooperation and hometown
	pride, community members have worked together to set the Buckholts
	Independent School District on a new path to success; and
	WHEREAS, Located in a single school building, the district
	has served the small town of Buckholts for nearly 130 years;
	recently, the community learned that Buckholts ISD, which is funded
	by a very limited budget, had begun to underperform and was at risk
	of closure; and
	WHEREAS, This knowledge led to a concerted effort on the part
	of a host of concerned citizens, including parents, retired
	teachers, and community volunteers, who have stepped up to help in
	any way they can; former teachers have come out of retirement to
	help instruct students in algebra and English, and another
	individual purchased gift cards to be awarded for the most improved
	STAAR test scores; still others are volunteering to tutor where
	needed, and the local Booster Club also lent its support to the
	campaign by sponsoring a raffle and hiring a deejay at football
	games; the district has since experienced a 75 percent increase in
	attendance at all football, volleyball, and basketball events; and
	WHEREAS, The time and effort that these dedicated residents
	have invested in Buckholts ISD have had a profound impact on teacher
	morale, and student performance has likewise improved; moreover,
	students representing Buckholts ISD have made a superior showing at
	recent UIL cross-country competitions and FFA stock shows, and a
	parent teacher organization has been established to promote the
	continued involvement of parents in the district; and
	WHEREAS, In only a short time, the outpouring of support from
	the community has helped to revitalize Buckholts ISD, and all those
	who have taken part in this worthwhile cause may take pride in their
	achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby commend the many individuals who have given of
	their time to make a positive difference in the Buckholts
	Independent School District; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the school district as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas House of Representatives.

District 20 State Representative Terry Wilson presenting House Resolution # 524 on the House Floor. Buckholts Seniors Sam Munoz, Dakota Hubnik, Megan Lopez and Katie Hubnik  stood behind the Speaker of the House, while the rest of the Buckholts ISD  entourage witnessed the Resolution from the gallery behind the Speaker.

Here is a YouTube video of Rep. Terry Wilson presenting the Resolution to the house. (Low quality video. Sorry.)

It was a bright (literally) day for Buckholts students and teachers on the steps of the Texas Capitol with Representative Terry Wilson.