By Dunnam H.R. No. 62 75R4938 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 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.