By Wise                                                H.R. No. 459

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

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

 1-2     welcome the students and teachers of Cuellar Middle School's

 1-3     pre-advanced placement program to the State Capitol on March 25,

 1-4     1997; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, These seventh and eighth grade students are

 1-6     participating in a unique program that prepares them for the

 1-7     challenges offered by high school advanced placement course work;

 1-8     the program focuses on the development of the higher-level thought

 1-9     processes that students must master in order to grasp the concepts

1-10     of the high school advanced placement curriculum; and

1-11           WHEREAS, With the 75th Legislative Session in full swing, the

1-12     Capitol is abuzz with activity and offers these young people a

1-13     chance to see their state government functioning at its dynamic

1-14     best; their visit affords them the exciting opportunity to witness

1-15     members of the legislature as they debate issues and pass bills

1-16     that directly affect our state's residents; and

1-17           WHEREAS, These Weslaco residents will also have the

1-18     opportunity to take advantage of the Capitol Complex's many superb

1-19     educational resources; the outstanding collection of art and

1-20     documentation housed on the grounds provides an exceptional source

1-21     of information for those interested in the chronicles of this vast

1-22     and varied region; and

1-23           WHEREAS, The historic Capitol, with its impressive rotunda

1-24     and distinctive pink granite facade, is an ideal setting for young

 2-1     and old alike to discover the rich heritage that is Texas and to

 2-2     gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and the

 2-3     members of this chamber are pleased to commemorate this worthwhile

 2-4     visit; now, therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby welcome the students and teachers of Cuellar

 2-7     Middle School's pre-advanced placement program and extend to them

 2-8     sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the

 2-9     years to come; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for these outstanding Texans as an expression of high

2-12     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.