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.