R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On September 6, 1997, proud faculty, staff, 1-2 students, alumni, and the community of Stephen F. Austin High 1-3 School in Houston will gather to celebrate the school's 60th 1-4 anniversary, and this noteworthy occasion is truly worthy of 1-5 special praise and recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Named after the legendary pioneer known as the 1-7 Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin High School has itself become an 1-8 integral part of the history of the Lone Star State, and since its 1-9 founding approximately 19,000 young men and women have graduated 1-10 from the school; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Graduates of Austin High School include a number of 1-12 notable Texans, including City Controller Lloyd Kelly, retired 1-13 Sheriff Johnny Klevenhagen and his wife Carol Klevenhagen, Houston 1-14 Entertainment, Inc., President Joe Nelson III, basketball great and 1-15 Olympic medalist Ken Spain, State Representative Diana Davila, 1-16 Constable Victor Trevino, Justice of the Peace Richard C. Vara, and 1-17 baseball coach and former player Joel Youngblood; among alumni 1-18 returning for the celebration to salute the familiar school colors 1-19 of kelly green and white will also be Harold Farb, Mary Frances 1-20 Hofheinz Graham, Hal Hillman, Judge Miron Love, Jack Milman, and 1-21 David Walters; and 1-22 WHEREAS, The school today continues to uphold the proud 1-23 traditions of academic excellence and achievement that have 1-24 benefited its graduates for more than half a century, and 2-1 innovative programs such as the magnet school for the teaching 2-2 professions underscore Austin High School's uniqueness; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The school's faculty and staff have distinguished 2-4 themselves as gifted educators and astute administrators, and 2-5 principal Jose Trevino's leadership of this talented team is apt 2-6 tribute to his predecessors, George A. Loescher, Dr. James H. 2-7 Goettee, Harmon Watts, Henry Smith, Ernest Baker, Otilia Urbina, 2-8 and Dr. Roy Torres; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Under the direction of co-chairs Jacque McDonald 2-10 Royce and Marsha Mathis Eckerman, the school's anniversary 2-11 celebration promises to be a festive and enjoyable event for all 2-12 present; a highlight will be the groundbreaking of the Stephen F. 2-13 Austin High School Walk of Fame, and this ongoing legacy of the 2-14 school's extended family will also serve to raise funds for 2-15 scholarships and other worthwhile purposes; and 2-16 WHEREAS, Even as the assembled celebrants take pride and 2-17 satisfaction in Austin High School's first 60 years, they look 2-18 forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities of the 2-19 future, and it is indeed fitting at this time to recognize the 2-20 school's many contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, 2-21 be it 2-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-23 Legislature hereby commemorate Stephen F. Austin High School's 60th 2-24 anniversary and extend to all those connected with the school 2-25 sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in the 2-26 years to come; and, be it further 2-27 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-1 prepared for display at Stephen F. Austin High School as an 3-2 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davila _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1377 was adopted by the House on June 2, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House