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. 2-6 Cain 2-7 ______________________________________ 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. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate