R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On June 2, 2001, many proud graduates of Milby High
 1-2     School and their family and friends will gather in Houston to
 1-3     celebrate the school's 75th anniversary, and this momentous
 1-4     occasion is truly deserving of special recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Charles H. Milby High School opened its doors on
 1-6     March 28, 1926, to 212 students and 13 teachers who marched from
 1-7     the old Harrisburg High School to their brand new school at 1601
 1-8     Broadway; today, three-quarters of a century later, Milby High
 1-9     School continues to provide for the educational needs of Houston
1-10     students, many of whom carry on a family tradition as Milby
1-11     Buffaloes; and
1-12           WHEREAS, In January 2001, the Milby 75th Anniversary
1-13     Celebration Association was founded to plan a special celebration
1-14     in honor of the school's anniversary; officers elected at the
1-15     initial meeting include coordinator Boyce Honea, Milby's longtime
1-16     basketball coach and a 1959 Milby graduate, treasurer Norma Evans
1-17     Conerly, and secretary Sandra Wilks Honea, who lead a dedicated
1-18     team of committee members and chairpersons; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The school's blue and gold colors will adorn the
1-20     Hilton Hobby Airport Hotel during this memorable event as alumni of
1-21     different graduating classes are afforded many opportunities,
1-22     including a golf tournament, to enjoy fellowship and celebrate
1-23     Milby's notable anniversary; inspiring the younger generations are
1-24     numerous esteemed members of the Milby family who have been
 2-1     successful in a variety of professions, and a number of those noted
 2-2     for their accomplishments will be inducted into the Milby High Hall
 2-3     of Honor during the festivities; and
 2-4           WHEREAS, Through the years, the graduates of Milby High
 2-5     School have distinguished themselves as outstanding citizens and
 2-6     valuable members of their communities; in returning to pay tribute
 2-7     to their alma mater on its 75th anniversary, they acknowledge its
 2-8     deep and abiding influence in shaping their lives, and it is indeed
 2-9     fitting to recognize both the breadth of their accomplishments and
2-10     their loyalty to their school; now, therefore, be it
2-11           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-12     Legislature hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of Milby High
2-13     School and extend to all participants best wishes for an enjoyable
2-14     event; and, be it further
2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-16     prepared for display at the school as an expression of high regard
2-17     by the Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                     Noriega
                                                            Moreno of Harris
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 1022 was adopted by the House on May
         25, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House