HR0793 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Eagle Pointe, Freedom, Liberty, and Walker's Grove elementary schools in School District 202 on receiving a 2011 Academic Excellence Award from the Illinois State Board of Education; and

WHEREAS, The honor recognizes schools that have sustained very high academic performance over at least 3 years; the Academic Excellence Award is part of the Illinois Honor Roll program that recognizes schools for continued academic progress; and

WHEREAS, To earn the Academic Excellence Award, at least 90% of elementary and middle school students must have met or exceeded State reading and math standards for at least 3 consecutive years; and

WHEREAS, In 2011, 91% of Eagle Pointe students met State reading and math standards; 94% of Freedom students met State reading and math standards; 94% of Liberty students met State reading and math standards; and 92% of Walker's Grove students met State reading and math standards; and

WHEREAS, Six years ago, District 202 engaged in a plan to create a school system in which every student can achieve his or her maximum potential; and

WHEREAS, The Superintendent of School for District 202 is Dr. John Harper; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the students, staff, and faculty of Eagle Pointe, Freedom, Liberty, and Walker's Grove elementary schools on receiving a 2011 Academic Excellence Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Harper as a symbol of our respect and esteem.