73R3941 PAN-F
          By Hernandez                                          H.C.R. No. 55
                              HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
    1-1        WHEREAS, The future of Texas depends largely on its children
    1-2  and the abilities with which they will be able to meet the
    1-3  challenges of tomorrow; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Childhood is a special time of life; the character
    1-5  and attitudes that can mark the future are often formed in the
    1-6  early years of life that are spent in the school setting; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, A happy and secure environment in which to learn is
    1-8  essential for educating, nurturing, and encouraging the growth of
    1-9  children toward a healthy, productive adulthood; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Playing an integral role in providing such an
   1-11  environment for our children are the people who serve with teachers
   1-12  as the backbone for the public school system in Texas, the school
   1-13  secretaries, paraprofessionals, maintenance personnel, bus drivers,
   1-14  food service employees, and custodians employed in our schools; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, These dedicated workers contribute to the efficient
   1-16  and orderly operations of our schools each day, and their valuable
   1-17  contributions are indeed deserving of special recognition and
   1-18  praise; now, therefore, be it
   1-19        RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
   1-20  hereby declare the week of May 3-7, 1993, as "Paraprofessional and
   1-21  School-Related Personnel Appreciation Week in Texas" and encourage
   1-22  all Texans to take this opportunity to honor these exemplary public
   1-23  school employees.