H.R. No. 141
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, South Texas Independent School District Virtual
  Academy has been named an Apple Distinguished School for the
  2023-2026 program term; and
         WHEREAS, Recipients of this notable designation are chosen
  for demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous innovation and
  for their use of technology in fostering a supportive and
  challenging educational environment; Apple Distinguished Schools
  receive support through leadership events, collaboration with
  other participating schools, and opportunities to engage with
  experts; and
         WHEREAS, The only all-magnet district in the state, South
  Texas ISD offers college preparation and hands-on career training
  to middle and high school students in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy
  Counties; the district opened its Virtual Academy in 2021 to better
  meet the needs of residents in the Rio Grande Valley; led by
  principal Maribel Valdez, the school offers fully remote courses
  with curriculum and instruction designed specifically for virtual
  learning; and
         WHEREAS, A quality education is critical to the continuing
  vitality of our state, and the teachers and staff of South Texas ISD
  Virtual Academy are helping their students to reach their full
  potential and to become engaged and productive members of their
  community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate South Texas
  Independent School District Virtual Academy on its selection as an
  Apple Distinguished School and extend to all those associated with
  the school sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for South Texas ISD Virtual Academy as an expression of
  high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Guerra
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 141 was adopted by the House on
  November 7, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House