By Craddick                                            H.C.R. No. 7
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The year 2000 marked the 50th anniversary of St.
 1-2     Ann's School in Midland, and this occasion is most deserving of
 1-3     special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, In serving Texas families for five decades, this
 1-5     Catholic school has long been a valued part of the Midland
 1-6     community; generations of Texans have attended this enduring
 1-7     institution, many utilizing the education they received as a
 1-8     foundation for future success in such fields as business, law,
 1-9     medicine, and public service; and
1-10           WHEREAS, This outstanding school is fully accredited and
1-11     provides a challenging academic curriculum for more than 400
1-12     students from preschool through the eighth grade; visual arts,
1-13     instrumental music, computer science, physical education, and
1-14     Spanish are a sampling of its diverse and innovative courses; and
1-15           WHEREAS, St. Ann's School also boasts a flourishing Early
1-16     Childhood Center program that offers children a positive
1-17     introduction to learning in a relaxed and inviting environment,
1-18     appropriate for their developing skills and limitless curiosity;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, The faculty and staff of this fine facility are well
1-21     aware of the importance of parental involvement during a child's
1-22     education and work closely with individual families to ensure that
1-23     all students perform at their highest potential; this dedication to
1-24     the students is quite admirable and clearly demonstrates why St.
 2-1     Ann's has been so successful for a half-century; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Endeavoring to challenge future leaders of our state
 2-3     and nation and provide them with the knowledge and tools they need
 2-4     to succeed is indeed a commendable undertaking, and it is truly a
 2-5     privilege to honor all those associated with St. Ann's School as it
 2-6     celebrates its 50th anniversary; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-8     hereby recognize the golden anniversary of St. Ann's School in
 2-9     Midland and honor the many individuals who devote their time and
2-10     energy to this  noteworthy institution; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for St. Ann's School as an expression of high regard by
2-13     the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.