By Dunnam                                              H.R. No. 201
         77R5093 MDM-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
 1-2     the educators of St. Mary's Catholic School in Waco on January 29,
 1-3     2001, which has been designated National Appreciation Day for
 1-4     Catholic Teachers; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Guided by Principal Sister Kenneth Reagan, the 18
 1-6     staff members serve as positive role models for their young charges
 1-7     while they lovingly encourage their 123 prekindergarten through
 1-8     eighth-grade students to fulfill their highest potential; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, St. Mary's Catholic School was founded in 1947, and
1-10     since that time it has consistently played a key role in meeting
1-11     the educational needs of its community; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Through the years, the school's outstanding
1-13     educators  have inspired thousands of Texas children to achieve
1-14     their best, and their steadfast commitment ensures that the
1-15     students in their community are being ably prepared for bright and
1-16     promising futures; now, therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby honor the exceptional educators of St. Mary's
1-19     Catholic School and Principal Sister Kenneth Reagan on the occasion
1-20     of National Appreciation Day for Catholic Teachers and extend to
1-21     them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
1-22           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
1-23     prepared for St. Mary's Catholic School as an expression of high
1-24     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.