By Yarbrough H.R. No. 597 76R11587 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) are dedicated 1-2 individuals who give generously of their time and energy to benefit 1-3 G. C. Scarborough High School in Houston, and during the week of 1-4 April 4-10, 1999, these caring men and women will be honored for 1-5 their selfless efforts; and 1-6 WHEREAS, During all hours of the day, VIPS can be found 1-7 monitoring the parking lots, answering telephones, assisting with 1-8 registration, and engaging in numerous other activities that 1-9 provide assistance to the faculty, staff, and students of 1-10 Scarborough High School; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In addition to providing administrative assistance, 1-12 VIPS personally share their expertise with students in such diverse 1-13 areas as business, technology, history, and the arts, and they also 1-14 serve as mentors for students as they consider their future beyond 1-15 high school; and 1-16 WHEREAS, During the school's Volunteer Appreciation Week, a 1-17 "Scroll of Honor" will be on display listing the names of VIPS 1-18 serving the Scarborough campus, and special decorations will also 1-19 be visible throughout the school to express the appreciation of all 1-20 who benefit from the service of these dedicated people; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The many committed VIPS who contribute to the 1-22 success of the school indeed merit special recognition, for they 1-23 help to provide a strong foundation for the students of G. C. 1-24 Scarborough High School; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend the Volunteers in Public Schools for 2-3 their outstanding efforts in behalf of the students and faculty of 2-4 G. C. Scarborough High School and that the volunteers be extended 2-5 warmest best wishes for continued success with this admirable 2-6 endeavor; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for members of Scarborough High School's Volunteers in 2-9 Public Schools as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 2-10 of Representatives.