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
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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.
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2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate