By Clark H.R. No. 296 75R6965 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the teaching staff of St. Mary's School in Gainesville for its 1-3 remarkable service to the children of our state; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The school was established by the Benedictine 1-5 Sisters in 1891; the Sisters of Notre Dame became affiliated with 1-6 the institution 11 years later and since that time they have helped 1-7 and encouraged several generations of young Texans to strive toward 1-8 their highest potential; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Currently, the school's 23 staff members and 1-10 teachers educate 192 youngsters enrolled in prekindergarten through 1-11 the eighth grade; they remain committed to enhancing the self-worth 1-12 of all their students and to preparing their charges to excel in a 1-13 wide range of areas, including reading, mathematics, science, 1-14 music, and physical education; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In addition, these dedicated professionals work 1-16 closely with parents to build on their students' learning 1-17 opportunities, and they give generously of their time and talents 1-18 to supervise after-school activities, earning them a special place 1-19 in the hearts of many young Texans; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The exceptional contributions made by teachers in 1-21 Catholic schools across the country have earned them well-deserved 1-22 renown, and they received a most fitting tribute when January 31, 1-23 1997, was declared National Appreciation Day for Catholic Teachers; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, For more than a century, the teaching staff of St. 2-2 Mary's School has served the schoolchildren of Gainesville with 2-3 pride and dedication, and their unwavering commitment will continue 2-4 to play a vital role in preparing the students of their community 2-5 for leadership roles well into the coming century; now, therefore, 2-6 be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby honor the many fine educators of St. Mary's 2-9 School and extend to them our heartfelt gratitude for their 2-10 remarkable efforts in behalf of the youth of their community; and, 2-11 be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for St. Mary's School as an expression of high regard by 2-14 the Texas House of Representatives.