H.R. No. 339
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, On the momentous occasion of the rededication of the
1-2 cornerstone of South Euless Elementary School, it is an opportune
1-3 time to recognize this outstanding institution for the exemplary
1-4 education it has provided to generations of Texas schoolchildren
1-5 over the course of the past eight decades; and
1-6 WHEREAS, The community's first elementary school was founded
1-7 in 1881, the year Elisha Adam Euless settled in the area just south
1-8 of Bear Creek; the area's oldest continuously operated school,
1-9 which was then known as Euless School, opened its doors for the
1-10 first time as a two-room schoolhouse in 1913; and
1-11 WHEREAS, A beloved landmark in this thriving North Texas
1-12 community, South Euless Elementary School has witnessed numerous
1-13 changes during its existence, including early efforts to racially
1-14 integrate the school's student population and the loss of its roof
1-15 during a whirlwind in 1929; and
1-16 WHEREAS, From its historic beginnings, South Euless
1-17 Elementary School has dedicated itself to the total development of
1-18 its students, helping to shape tomorrow's leaders with pride and
1-19 determination; a shining example of excellence in education, this
1-20 exceptional school indeed deserves our highest praise and
1-21 recognition as it celebrates this significant milestone in its rich
1-22 history; now, therefore, be it
1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate South Euless Elementary School on
2-1 the occasion of its 80th anniversary and the rededication of its
2-2 cornerstone and extend warmest best wishes to all members, past and
2-3 present, of the school's fine faculty, staff, student body, and
2-4 administration; and, be it further
2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-6 prepared for South Euless Elementary School as an expression of
2-7 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
2-8 high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
2-9 Park
2-10 H.R. No. 339
2-11 _______________________________
2-12 Speaker of the House
2-13 I certify that H.R. No. 339 was adopted by the House on March
2-14 11, 1993, by a non-record vote.
2-15 _______________________________
2-16 Chief Clerk of the House