By Dunnam                                         H.R. No. 63

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                                 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 Reicher Catholic High School in Waco

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

 1-5           WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1954, the school has done an

 1-6     outstanding job of meeting the educational needs of its community,

 1-7     and today its 25 staff members serve as positive role models to 213

 1-8     students enrolled in the school's ninth through twelfth-grade

 1-9     classes; and

1-10           WHEREAS, These dedicated professionals have helped and

1-11     encouraged countless young Texans to strive toward achieving their

1-12     highest potential, and their unwavering commitment will continue to

1-13     play a vital role in preparing the students of their community for

1-14     leadership roles well into the coming century; now, therefore, be

1-15     it

1-16           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-17     Legislature hereby honor the many fine educators of Reicher

1-18     Catholic High School and its principal, Father Leo, on the occasion

1-19     of National Appreciation Day For Catholic Teachers and extend to

1-20     them our heartfelt gratitude for their remarkable efforts in behalf

1-21     of the youth of their community; and, be it further

1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-23     prepared for prominent display at Reicher Catholic High School as

1-24     an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.