R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, January 31, 1997, marks National Appreciation Day 1-2 For Catholic School Teachers and this provides a most fitting 1-3 occasion to honor the teaching staff of St. Louis Catholic School 1-4 in Waco for its remarkable service to the children of our state; 1-5 and 1-6 WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1963, the school has done an 1-7 outstanding job of meeting the educational needs of its community, 1-8 and today its 36 staff members serve as positive role models to 334 1-9 students enrolled in the school's kindergarten through eighth-grade 1-10 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. Louis 1-19 Catholic School and its principal, John Vasek, on the occasion of 1-20 National Appreciation Day For Catholic School Teachers and extend 1-21 to them our heartfelt gratitude for their remarkable efforts in 1-22 behalf of 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. Louis Catholic School as an 2-1 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dunnam _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 77 was adopted by the House on February 4, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House