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 Elementary School in the

 1-4     community of West for its remarkable service to the children of our

 1-5     state; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1899, the school has done an

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

 1-8     and today its 17 staff members serve as positive role models to

 1-9     nearly 147 students enrolled in the school's prekindergarten

1-10     through eighth-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 their community 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     Elementary School and Principal Joe Gough on the occasion of

1-20     National Appreciation Day For Catholic Teachers and extend to them

1-21     our heartfelt gratitude for their remarkable efforts in behalf of

1-22     the youth of their 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 Elementary School as

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

                                                                      Dunnam

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 62 was adopted by the House on

         January 30, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House