1.1A Senate resolution
1.2congratulating the St. Clair School District on its 100 percent high school graduation
1.3rate.
1.4WHEREAS, Minnesota has traditionally led the nation in quality education, renowned for
1.5its continual commitment, progressive methods, and successful results; and
1.6WHEREAS, the state's best schools have shown superior organization, leadership, curriculum
1.7instruction, student outcomes, character development, school climate, and school and community
1.8relationships; and
1.9WHEREAS, the state has set a goal of a 90 percent high school graduation rate by 2020;
1.10and
1.11WHEREAS, the St. Clair School District now has a 100 percent high school graduation rate,
1.12exceeding the state goal of 90 percent and the state average of 82.7 percent; and
1.13NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it
1.14commends the administration, staff, students, and parents of the St. Clair School District for their
1.15efforts in attaining a 100 percent high school graduation rate.
1.16BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an
1.17enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of the
1.18Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to the board of the St.
1.19Clair School District.

Cal R. LudemanSecretary of the Senate

Paul E. GazelkaChair, Senate Committee onRules and Administration

Julie A. RosenState Senator, District 23