R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 1-2 welcome students visiting the State Capitol today from Houston's 1-3 Tower Christian Academy (TCA); and 1-4 WHEREAS, With the 75th Legislative Session nearing its 1-5 conclusion, the Capitol is abuzz with activity and offers these 1-6 fine young people a chance to see their state government 1-7 functioning at its dynamic best; and 1-8 WHEREAS, During the course of their tour of the Capitol 1-9 Complex, they will be accompanied by TCA Principal Barbara Lesher 1-10 and their teacher Lorrie Hall, and these outstanding mentors will 1-11 undoubtedly use this experience as a valuable educational tool in 1-12 the future; and 1-13 WHEREAS, While they are here, the visiting students will have 1-14 the chance to avail themselves of the Capitol's superb educational 1-15 resources; the collection of art and documentation housed in this 1-16 celebrated edifice provides an exceptional source of information 1-17 for those interested in the chronicles of this vast and varied 1-18 region; and 1-19 WHEREAS, For 20 years, the administrators and faculty of 1-20 Tower Christian Academy have dedicated themselves to educating 1-21 children in a Christian environment; the goal of this exemplary 1-22 institution is to serve as an extension of the Christian home, 1-23 nurturing children throughout their spiritual, cognitive, 1-24 emotional, social, and physical growth while emphasizing the 2-1 fundamental importance of God and His Word; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The historic Capitol, with its impressive rotunda 2-3 and distinctive pink granite facade, is an ideal setting for young 2-4 and old alike to discover the rich heritage that is Texas and to 2-5 gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and the 2-6 members of this chamber are pleased to commemorate this worthwhile 2-7 visit; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby honor Tower Christian Academy on its 20th 2-10 anniversary as an outstanding provider of a private Christian 2-11 school education and extend a warm welcome to its students and 2-12 staff who are visiting the Capitol on this day; and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for the students, faculty, and staff of Tower Christian 2-15 Academy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-16 Representatives. Elkins _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 989 was adopted by the House on May 19, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House