1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 142
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride
 1-3     in recognizing Waxahachie High School of the Waxahachie
 1-4     Independent School District on its recent selection as one
 1-5     of the 96 outstanding high schools in the nation; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A study of 1,300 high schools was conducted by
 1-7     the University of Chicago's National Opinion Research Center
 1-8     in conjunction with U.S. News and World Report; of the
 1-9     96 high schools reported as outstanding, nine were from the
1-10     North Texas area; and
1-11           WHEREAS, This exceptional accomplishment reflects the
1-12     superior leadership of the school's administration, the talent
1-13     and dedication of its faculty, and the degree of parent and
1-14     community involvement; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Waxahachie High School is widely recognized as
1-16     a first-rate institution with a sound academic curriculum
1-17     and well-disciplined students who are high achievers; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The school consistently aims at providing
1-19     resources, programs, and experiences that will inspire
1-20     excellence in student performance, and the students are
1-21     proud of the fine education they receive; now, therefore,
1-22     be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-24     76th Legislature, hereby commend Waxahachie High School
 2-1     for its success and extend congratulations to all associated
 2-2     with the school for its selection as one of our nation's most
 2-3     outstanding; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-5     the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on February 8, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate