1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 143 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride 1-3 in recognizing Ennis High School of the Ennis Independent School 1-4 District on its recent selection as one of the 96 outstanding 1-5 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 in 1-8 conjunction with U.S. News and World Report; of the 96 high 1-9 schools reported as outstanding, nine were from the North Texas 1-10 area; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This exceptional accomplishment reflects the 1-12 superior leadership of the school's administration, the talent and 1-13 dedication of its faculty, and the degree of parent and community 1-14 involvement; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Ennis High School is widely recognized as a 1-16 first-rate institution with a sound academic curriculum and 1-17 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 excellence 1-20 in student performance, and the students are proud of the fine 1-21 education they receive; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 76th Legislature, hereby commend Ennis High School for its 1-24 success and extend congratulations to all associated with the 2-1 school for its selection as one of our nation's most outstanding; 2-2 and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-4 school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-5 Cain 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on February 8, 1999. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate