1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 922 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 join the faculty, students, and parents of the Bonham School in 1-4 celebrating its 50th anniversary this year; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Established in 1908, the school was originally 1-6 named Southside School and served 41 students in the first through 1-7 sixth grades; enrollment fluctuated drastically during the 1940s 1-8 due to the arrival and departure of migrant families; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Nan Mitchell became the principal in 1948 and 1-10 organized the staff and students to do repairs on the old buildings 1-11 while the current Bonham building was being constructed; the school 1-12 board took possession of the new building on April 11, 1949; the 1-13 name was changed to Bonham School in 1965; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Drawing students from predominantly Spanish-speaking 1-15 neighborhoods, the faculty understood the need for a more creative 1-16 curriculum and in 1966 initiated bilingual education for students 1-17 and adults; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Continuing its dedication to bridging the cultural 1-19 gap, Bonham School also recognized the importance of innovative 1-20 instruction for preschoolers and began a full-day kindergarten 1-21 program in 1970, well before it was the norm; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Throughout the past 50 years, the Bonham School 2-2 has worked diligently to provide the best possible educational 2-3 opportunities for its students and the neighborhood, and it has 2-4 met its goal; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-6 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Bonham School on the 2-7 illustrious occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as 2-9 an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate. 2-10 Barrientos 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 President of the Senate 2-13 I hereby certify that the above 2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-15 on May 10, 1999. 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Secretary of the Senate 2-18 ______________________________________ 2-19 Member, Texas Senate