R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 15, 2001, the Parent Teacher Association 1-2 (PTA) at Houston Gardens Elementary School in Houston is hosting a 1-3 silent auction and awards dinner in an end-of-the-year celebration; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, At the event, entitled "Together We Make A 1-6 Difference," the PTA is recognizing the efforts of school faculty, 1-7 staff, parents, caregivers, and volunteers who have given of their 1-8 time and diverse talents to benefit the children and their academic 1-9 experience; and 1-10 WHEREAS, As a part of both the state and national PTA 1-11 organizations, the members of the Houston Gardens Elementary School 1-12 chapter have worked diligently to uphold the objectives of these 1-13 esteemed programs, and they promote the welfare of children and 1-14 youth in the home, at school, in the community, and in places of 1-15 worship; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Working to encourage and empower our next generation 1-17 of leaders is a tremendous undertaking, and one that is worthy of 1-18 praise; this community of dedicated parents and faculty members has 1-19 come together and made a significant impact in the lives of this 1-20 next generation of Texans, and it is a privilege to honor them at 1-21 this time; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby commend the members of the Houston Gardens 1-24 Elementary School PTA on the occasion of their silent auction and 2-1 awards dinner honoring the faculty, staff, parents, caregivers, and 2-2 volunteers of the school; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for the school's PTA as an expression of high regard by 2-5 the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1006 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House