SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Cornelius Elementary School of the Houston Independent
  School District on its recent selection as a 2010 Blue Ribbon
  School by the United States Department of Education; and
 
         WHEREAS, This outstanding accomplishment reflects the
  superior leadership of the school's administration and the
  talent and dedication of its faculty; and
 
         WHEREAS, The award also demonstrates a remarkable and
  united effort by the teachers and the parents in the community
  who devoted many hours to preparing the school's application; and
 
         WHEREAS, Today, Cornelius Elementary School is widely
  recognized as a first-rate institution with a sound academic
  curriculum and well-disciplined students who are high achievers;
  and
 
         WHEREAS, The school has consistently aimed at providing
  resources, programs, and experiences that would inspire
  excellence in student performance, and the students are proud of
  the fine education they receive; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend Cornelius Elementary School for its
  success and extend congratulations to all associated with the
  school for its selection as a 2010 Blue Ribbon winner; and, be it
  further
 
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Gallegos
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on January 18, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate