R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, May 17-20, 2001, marks the 50th reunion Golden 1-2 Jubilee celebration of the Phillis Wheatley High School Class of 1-3 1951; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Located in Houston's Fifth Ward, this outstanding 1-5 school opened in 1927 and was named for poet Phillis Wheatley, the 1-6 first African American and the second American woman to publish a 1-7 volume of poetry in America; its Class of 1951 holds the singular 1-8 distinction of being the first graduating class of Phillis Wheatley 1-9 High School after the original Wheatley separated into junior and 1-10 senior high schools and the high school relocated to 4900 Market 1-11 Street; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The school's many noteworthy graduates have had a 1-13 profound impact on the business, arts, and education of this state 1-14 and have made far-reaching contributions as leaders in their 1-15 churches; the Class of 1951 counts among its members numerous 1-16 community leaders who have achieved great personal and professional 1-17 success and have used their considerable skills and expertise to 1-18 the great benefit of countless people; and 1-19 WHEREAS, The Golden Jubilee on May 17-20, 2001, provides 1-20 members of the Phillis Wheatley High School Class of 1951 with a 1-21 wonderful opportunity to renew old acquaintances and share 1-22 cherished memories, and it is most appropriate that this festive 1-23 occasion be recognized at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th reunion celebration of the 2-2 Phillis Wheatley High School Class of 1951 and extend to its 2-3 members sincere best wishes for a memorable observance. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 534 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House