By Kitchen                                             H.R. No. 270
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, February 2001 is African American Heritage Month,
 1-2     and it is indeed a privilege to recognize this occasion and to
 1-3     commend all those at Brykerwoods Elementary School for
 1-4     commemorating this noteworthy event; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Begun in 1926, this important monthlong observance,
 1-6     which this year has as its theme "Creating and Defining the African
 1-7     American Community: Family, Church, Politics, and Culture," serves
 1-8     to celebrate the myriad contributions African Americans have made
 1-9     and continue to make to our state and nation; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Through their studies, students at Brykerwoods
1-11     Elementary School are learning more about the substantial role
1-12     African Americans have played in our nation's history; by
1-13     participating in daily lessons, attending talks by notable civic
1-14     leaders, and reading weekly newsletter features, these admirable
1-15     young Texans are gaining a keen insight into the rich heritage and
1-16     diverse accomplishments of African Americans; and
1-17           WHEREAS, It is most appropriate to honor Brykerwoods
1-18     Elementary principal Artie Arce and the school's PTA members,
1-19     students, faculty, and parents for taking part in African American
1-20     Heritage Month; now, therefore, be it
1-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-22     Legislature hereby recognize February 2001 as African American
1-23     Heritage Month and extend to Brykerwoods Elementary School sincere
1-24     best wishes for a memorable observance.