78S30611 JNC-D

By:  Seaman                                                       H.R. No. 168



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The opening of Jack and Sharon Rhoads Elementary 
School is ushering in an exciting new era of educational 
opportunity for students in the Katy Independent School District; 
and 
	WHEREAS, This impressive new facility, located at 19711 Clay 
Road, has been named in honor of a beloved husband and wife team of 
educators who made a lasting impact on generations of Katy youth; 
and 
	WHEREAS, The late Jack Rhoads, a 1958 graduate of Katy High 
School, served as head football coach and athletic director at his 
alma mater and as the district's first athletic director over the 
course of a career that spanned 27 years; during his impressive 
tenure, he led the football and tennis teams to multiple state 
championships, saw the district grow from a small 2A high school to 
three 5A schools, added subvarsity sports to high schools, began 
offering tennis and golf in junior high schools, and established an 
active summer recreation program; and 
	WHEREAS, Sharon Rhoads began teaching in Katy in 1972 and was 
adored by her students for bringing art to life with her colorful 
tales, wonderful costumes, and original shows; she also established 
Family Art Night at Hutsell Elementary School, an event that drew as 
many as 800 participants; and 
	WHEREAS, Residents of Katy may look forward to the diverse 
instructional education programs and enrichment activities of Jack 
and Sharon Rhoads Elementary School, as their implementation will 
surely enhance the learning experience of every student, in keeping 
with the example set by the school's remarkable namesakes; now, 
therefore, be it 
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the opening of 
Jack and Sharon Rhoads Elementary School and commend all those 
associated with the school for their commitment to academic 
excellence; and, be it further 
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.