HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is proud to
1-2 recognize the Atlanta Independent School District on the grand
1-3 occasion of its 125th anniversary, which is being celebrated
1-4 throughout this year; and
1-5 WHEREAS, The town site for the City of Atlanta was plotted in
1-6 1872, and two years later, in 1874, the first schoolhouse was
1-7 constructed; the school was situated on a hill northeast of the
1-8 present First Baptist Church, and the teacher, Mr. Lilly, taught 15
1-9 students who sat on long, rough benches; and
1-10 WHEREAS, In 1880, a new school building was erected on a lot
1-11 near the present Presbyterian Church, and Mr. and Mrs. Looney were
1-12 the teachers; in 1892, a separate female school was built, and in
1-13 1896, the male and female schools were combined; the first school
1-14 board was elected in 1899; and
1-15 WHEREAS, In 1923, a modern brick building was constructed for
1-16 the school's 500 students; the building burned down in 1925 but was
1-17 reconstructed, and in the 1930s the first football team and first
1-18 band were organized; and
1-19 WHEREAS, The school was given five acres of land in 1938 by
1-20 Mrs. T. P. Trice and her mother, Mrs. Frank Bivins, and a lighted
1-21 stadium was built and named in their honor; in the 1960s, nine
1-22 acres of land were purchased to build an athletic practice field
1-23 and track field; and
1-24 WHEREAS, Over the last several decades, the Atlanta
2-1 Independent School District has grown considerably and has
2-2 benefited from the wise leadership of its superintendents and from
2-3 its talented teachers; and
2-4 WHEREAS, According to the 1997-1998 school year statistics,
2-5 the district could boast five campuses with 154 teachers and 1,989
2-6 students; administrative personnel, staff, faculty, and aides came
2-7 to a total of 289; and
2-8 WHEREAS, Today the Atlanta Independent School District is
2-9 widely recognized as a first-rate educational system with a sound
2-10 academic curriculum; and
2-11 WHEREAS, The school district has consistently aimed at
2-12 providing resources, programs, and experiences that would inspire
2-13 excellence in student performance, and the students are proud of
2-14 the fine education they receive; and
2-15 WHEREAS, The celebration of Atlanta Independent School
2-16 District's 125th anniversary is an opportunity for all who have
2-17 attended its schools to express gratitude for the high standards
2-18 the district upholds and for the excellent educational
2-19 opportunities it provides; now, therefore, be it
2-20 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
2-21 hereby commend the Atlanta Independent School District for its
2-22 eminent success and extend best wishes to all associated with the
2-23 district for a joyous 125th anniversary; and, be it further
2-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the
2-25 school district as an expression of high regard from the Texas
2-26 Legislature.
Telford
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 159 was adopted by the House on
April 30, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 159 was adopted by the Senate on
May 29, 1999, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: _____________________
Date
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Governor