HR0858 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the administration, teachers, and students of Emerson Elementary School on the occasion of the school's designation as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students either achieve high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap; and

WHEREAS, Emerson Elementary School was recognized in the category of Exemplary High Performing Schools, which are among the State's highest performing schools as measured by State assessments or national tests; the category also recognizes the highest levels of student subgroup performance and high school graduation rates; and

WHEREAS, Emerson Elementary School embodies rich ethnic and socioeconomic diversity; of its 335 students, about 74% are white, 14% are Hispanic, 5% are African-American, 4% are Asian, and 4% are multi-racial; about 29% of students qualify as low-income and 6% have limited English proficiency; the school also provides fine arts, music, physical education, and technology programs to help nurture relationships with each student, celebrate unique differences, and create learning opportunities that teach beyond the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Emerson Elementary School will be officially recognized at a ceremony on November 9-10, 2015 in Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, The administration, teachers, and students of Emerson Elementary School serve as models of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the administration, teachers, and students of Emerson Elementary School on the occasion of the school's designation as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education and wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Emerson Elementary School as a symbol of our esteem and respect.