SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 87
       WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the award-winning Sunset Elementary School in Dumas on
receiving the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Award; and
 
       WHEREAS, Sanctioned by the National Blue Ribbon Schools
Program sponsored by the United States Department of Education,
the award recognizes high-achieving schools and schools that
bridge the achievement gap; the students and educators of Sunset
Elementary School were recognized for their exemplary
performance, and their families and community members were
credited with nurturing a culture of achievement that creates
opportunities for the future; and
 
       WHEREAS, Through their hard work and determination, the
students and faculty of Sunset Elementary School have reached the
pinnacle of academic excellence, and their outstanding
accomplishment of being named a National Blue Ribbon School is a
shining example to other schools and districts across the Lone
Star State; and
 
       WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that this exceptional school
receive special recognition for attaining a level of academic
excellence that will be a source of inspiration to the members of
the Dumas community and to the Dumas Independent School District
for years to come; now, therefore, be it
 
       RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend the students,
educators, and faculty members of Sunset Elementary School on
earning a National Blue Ribbon School Award for 2023; 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.
 
Sparks
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      President of the Senate
   
      I hereby certify that the
  above Resolution was adopted by
  the Senate on November 7, 2023.
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
      Secretary of the Senate
 
 
 
  ________________________________ 
       Member, Texas Senate