1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 722 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing Little Cypress Elementary School in Orange, Texas, 1-4 on the occasion of its "I'm Texas Proud Day"; and 1-5 WHEREAS, On Friday, May 7, 1999, Little Cypress Elementary 1-6 School will be transformed into a showcase of Texas exhibits, 1-7 demonstrations, traditions, customs, and history for its "I'm Texas 1-8 Proud Day"; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The day-long event replaces the traditional 1-10 method of using textbooks and lectures to learn about Texas 1-11 and its history; the day offers hands-on experiences with 1-12 demonstrations planned such as soap making, square dancing, 1-13 roping techniques, and tortilla making; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The school's library is being turned into a 1-15 museum for the day, displaying historical items on loan from the 1-16 local Heritage House Museum; outside activities include antique 1-17 wagon displays, hayrides, cattle exhibits, music, games, and arts 1-18 and crafts; students may participate in relays and face painting; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Students, teachers, and parents will be enjoying 1-21 an old-fashioned picnic lunch under the trees, and a special 1-22 chuckwagon hospitality room will offer refreshments to volunteers, 1-23 staff, and guests from the local government and business community; 1-24 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 76th Legislature, hereby commend Little Cypress Elementary School 2-3 on its innovative approach to teaching our state's history and 2-4 culture and extend best wishes for a joyous "I'm Texas Proud Day"; 2-5 and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 2-7 school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-8 Bernsen 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on April 22, 1999. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate