R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to

 1-2     welcome the sixth grade students visiting the State Capitol today

 1-3     from Centerville Elementary School; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, With the 75th Regular Legislative Session nearing

 1-5     conclusion, the Capitol is abuzz with activity and offers these

 1-6     young people a chance to see their state government functioning at

 1-7     its dynamic best; in addition to touring the Capitol Complex, these

 1-8     Leon County residents will view the Governor's Mansion and visit

 1-9     the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library; and

1-10           WHEREAS, To aid in their study of Texas' exciting history,

1-11     this group of students will have the opportunity to avail

1-12     themselves of the Capitol Complex's superb educational resources;

1-13     the outstanding collection of art and documentation found within

1-14     the complex provides an exceptional source of information for those

1-15     interested in the chronicles of this vast and varied region; and

1-16           WHEREAS, The historic Capitol, with its impressive rotunda

1-17     and distinctive pink granite facade, is an ideal setting for young

1-18     and old alike to discover the rich heritage that is Texas and to

1-19     gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and the

1-20     members of this chamber are pleased to commemorate this worthwhile

1-21     visit; now, therefore, be it

1-22           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

1-23     Legislature hereby welcome the sixth grade students of Centerville

1-24     Elementary School and encourage them to continue in their quest

 2-1     toward achieving a better understanding of the important role that

 2-2     our state government plays in the lives of all Texans; and, be it

 2-3     further

 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-5     prepared for the students as an expression of high regard by the

 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                     Staples

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 266 was adopted by the House on May

         6, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House