By Najera                                            H.C.R. No. 263
         76R15113 GMW-D                           
                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, On May 7, 1999, the children of El Paso will
 1-2     celebrate Kids Day, and this auspicious occasion is most worthy of
 1-3     special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The event's myriad activities will include a parade
 1-5     in which more than 1,000 El Paso schoolchildren will march; the
 1-6     event will also feature the T.A.A.S. Masters riding the Border
 1-7     Jumper Trolleys and an appearance by  the United States Customs
 1-8     helicopter, which will land in the field of Clardy Elementary
 1-9     School as a salute to Kids Day; and
1-10           WHEREAS, To participate in Kids Day, every school in El Paso
1-11     must complete a community service project, and these endeavors are
1-12     of great benefit to the community; in honor of this festive day,
1-13     local merchants and Partners in Education will have special
1-14     promotions for children, and as an added treat, there will be no
1-15     homework assigned on Kids Day; and
1-16           WHEREAS, The joyous celebration of Kids Day is truly a
1-17     fitting tribute to the children of El Paso, and as they take part
1-18     in this unique event, it is indeed appropriate to honor these
1-19     future leaders of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
1-20           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
1-21     hereby honor the children of El Paso as they participate in Kids
1-22     Day and extend to all those associated with this occasion sincere
1-23     best wishes for a successful event.