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 _______________________________ 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. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House