R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Texas House of Representatives 1-2 join with the students, teachers, and parents of El Paso's St. 1-3 Clement's Episcopal Parish School in celebrating the institution's 1-4 recent designation as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States 1-5 Department of Education; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given to the finest 1-7 schools in the nation that have displayed a commitment to achieving 1-8 academic excellence, fostering responsible student behavior, and 1-9 providing educators with the recognition, training, and assistance 1-10 they deserve for their exceptional efforts; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of Head Master Michael 1-12 Waller, St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School has consistently 1-13 demonstrated these qualities and is known throughout the state for 1-14 the innovative and challenging programs it offers to students at 1-15 all levels of academic ability; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Students at St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School 1-17 have compiled an impressive record of academic, artistic, and 1-18 athletic accomplishments, and their parents and teachers have 1-19 devoted themselves to giving these children new educational 1-20 opportunities that enable them to reach their highest goals and 1-21 aspirations; and 1-22 WHEREAS, St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School is one of the 1-23 most remarkable institutions of its kind in the State of Texas and 1-24 in the United States, and it is indeed appropriate that the school 2-1 be given special legislative recognition in light of this recent 2-2 honor; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby congratulate the students, parents, and teachers 2-5 of St. Clement's Episcopal Parish School on receiving a national 2-6 Blue Ribbon School award and commend them for their unwavering 2-7 commitment to promoting excellence in education; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for prominent display at St. Clement's Episcopal Parish 2-10 School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 2-11 Representatives. Chavez _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1308 was adopted by the House on June 2, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House