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 School in Waco for

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

 1-5           WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1947, the school has done an

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

 1-7     and today its 16 staff members and teachers serve as positive role

 1-8     models to 156 students enrolled in the school's prekindergarten

 1-9     through eighth-grade 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 St. Mary's

1-18     Catholic School and its principal, Sister Kenneth Reagan, on the

1-19     occasion of National Appreciation Day For Catholic Teachers and

1-20     extend to them our heartfelt gratitude for their remarkable efforts

1-21     in behalf 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 St. Mary's Catholic School as an

1-24     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. 64 was adopted by the House on

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

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House