R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The month of February has traditionally been 1-2 observed as African American Heritage Month and the Austin 1-3 Independent School District (AISD) continues to play a significant 1-4 role in observing this important occasion each year; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The district has planned a number of activities 1-6 designed to feature the outstanding influences and contributions 1-7 that African Americans have made throughout the history of our 1-8 state and nation in such diverse areas as politics, culture, 1-9 religion, and education; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Highlights of the district's events include African 1-11 American Parent Involvement Day, sponsored by the Austin Alliance 1-12 of Black School Educators, and the 10th annual African American 1-13 Read-in-Chain at many elementary schools, for which community and 1-14 professional organizations, churches, libraries, and interested 1-15 citizens will host read-in sessions; and 1-16 WHEREAS, This month's special designation also provides AISD 1-17 and community and civic organizations with an opportunity to 1-18 increase public awareness of the many notable accomplishments of 1-19 African Americans; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The theme for 1999's 74th annual celebration of 1-21 African American Heritage Month is "The Legacy of African American 1-22 Leadership for the Present and the Future," and AISD is part of the 1-23 broad-based community support being mobilized nationwide; and 1-24 WHEREAS, AISD personnel recognize that reaching out to our 2-1 community is the highest duty of individuals in a civilized 2-2 society, and that duty is only realized by a devoted, long-standing 2-3 commitment to our communities and the residents of those 2-4 communities; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Government, civic, social, and religious 2-6 institutions annually recognize the remarkable contributions of 2-7 African Americans during African American Heritage Month, and AISD 2-8 is an important contributor to this joyful celebration; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Combining pride in the achievements of the past with 2-10 a desire to provide for a brighter future, AISD's participation in 2-11 African American Heritage Month helps preserve and cherish a unique 2-12 culture, and it is indeed fitting to recognize that organization's 2-13 efforts in this regard; now, therefore, be it 2-14 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-15 Legislature hereby commend the Austin Independent School District 2-16 and its outstanding staff for their endeavors in celebrating 2-17 African American Heritage Month and the countless contributions 2-18 made to Texas and the nation by African Americans; and, be it 2-19 further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the Austin Independent School District as an 2-22 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Dukes _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 267 was adopted by the House on March 2, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House