1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 443 1-3 WHEREAS, The year 2001 marks the 100th anniversary of the 1-4 founding of the Mesquite Independent School District, and this 1-5 noteworthy occasion indeed warrants legislative recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The Mesquite Independent School District boasts 1-7 a proud tradition of excellence in education and for a century has 1-8 worked to ensure academic success while promoting accountability 1-9 for students, teachers, and administrators; and 1-10 WHEREAS, The admirable mission of the district is to 1-11 enable all students to acquire a foundation of knowledge and employ 1-12 the tools of learning, to develop and apply problem-solving skills, 1-13 and to cultivate and practice attitudes that enhance cooperative 1-14 and productive living; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Mesquite Independent School District values 1-16 its partnerships with parents, businesses, and civic organizations, 1-17 working cooperatively to help create the best possible learning 1-18 environment, and the area has shown its appreciation for the 1-19 efforts of the district, as evidenced by widespread support for 1-20 the district's bond elections; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The Mesquite Independent School District has 1-22 contributed immensely to the vitality of its North Texas community, 2-1 and it is most appropriate to take this opportunity to praise it 2-2 for its commitment to educating the youth of the Lone Star State; 2-3 now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 77th Legislature, hereby commemorate the centennial celebration of 2-6 the Mesquite Independent School District and congratulate all those 2-7 associated with the district for their exemplary work. 2-8 Cain 2-9 Carona 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on March 12, 2001. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Member, Texas Senate