By Dunnam                                         H.R. No. 77

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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 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.