By Clark                                          H.R. No. 52

      75R4686 SAJ-D                           

                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, January 31, 1997, marks National Appreciation Day

 1-2     For Catholic Teachers and this provides a most fitting occasion to

 1-3     honor the teaching staff of St. Mary's Catholic Church School in

 1-4     Sherman for its remarkable service to the children of our state;

 1-5     and

 1-6           WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1877, the school has done an

 1-7     outstanding job of meeting the educational needs of its community,

 1-8     and today its 24 full-time and part-time teachers serve as positive

 1-9     role models to nearly 150 students enrolled in the school's

1-10     prekindergarten through sixth-grade classes; and

1-11           WHEREAS, These dedicated professionals have helped and

1-12     encouraged countless young Texans to strive toward achieving their

1-13     highest potential, and their unwavering commitment will continue to

1-14     play a vital role in preparing the students of District 62 for

1-15     leadership roles well into the coming century; now, therefore, be

1-16     it

1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-18     Legislature hereby honor the many fine educators of St. Mary's

1-19     Catholic Church School on the occasion of National Appreciation Day

1-20     For Catholic Teachers and extend to them our heartfelt gratitude

1-21     for their remarkable efforts in behalf of the youth of their

1-22     community; and, be it further

1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-24     prepared for prominent display at St. Mary's Catholic Church School

 2-1     as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of

 2-2     Representatives.