HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Metro Christian Academy in Arlington works to
 1-2     provide an unsurpassed academic and spiritual environment for the
 1-3     youth of its community, and this noteworthy organization is truly
 1-4     deserving of our praise and recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Founded in 1995 by the Mount Olive Baptist Church,
 1-6     Metro Christian Academy is an outstanding elementary and secondary
 1-7     education facility, featuring an innovative curriculum that
 1-8     provides for its students' intellectual, spiritual, social, and
 1-9     physical development; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Students at the academy are encouraged to pursue
1-11     their love of learning in a way that compels them to hone their
1-12     natural abilities and to strive toward their full potential;
1-13     drawing on a child's inherent desire to learn and understand, the
1-14     Metro Christian Academy endeavors to offer its students a diverse
1-15     and challenging education that reinforces the school's timeless
1-16     ideals while exploring such essential subjects as reading, writing,
1-17     mathematics, foreign languages, science, fine arts, computers, and
1-18     social studies; and
1-19           WHEREAS, With faith as a foundation, the academy instills in
1-20     its students the importance of community involvement, brotherhood,
1-21     and respect for one another; these commendable goals, coupled with
1-22     an exceptional staff, ensure the young men and women who attend
1-23     Metro Christian Academy an exemplary education, and it is truly a
1-24     privilege to pay tribute to this fine institution at this time;
 2-1     now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the 77th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-3     hereby commend all those associated with the Metro Christian
 2-4     Academy for their significant efforts in the field of education and
 2-5     extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be
 2-6     it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for the faculty, staff, and students of Metro Christian
 2-9     Academy as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
2-10     Representatives and Senate.
                                                            Lewis of Tarrant
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             President of the Senate              Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 142 was adopted by the House on
         February 26, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House
               I certify that H.C.R. No. 142 was adopted by the Senate on
         February 26, 2001, by a viva-voce vote.
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                                                 Secretary of the Senate
         APPROVED:  __________________________
                              Date
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                            Governor