78S30330 MDM-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 170



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The opening of Jo Ella Exley Elementary School, at 
21800 Westheimer Parkway, is ushering in an exciting new era of 
educational opportunity for students in the Katy Independent School 
District; and
	WHEREAS, The school is named for a 1962 honors graduate of The 
University of Texas who joined the Katy ISD in 1967, where she 
became known for her creative teaching style and innovative 
differentiated curriculum for gifted students; her outstanding 
contributions to education were recognized with a 1997 Teacher of 
the Year award from the Sons of the Republic of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Katy may take pride in the school's 
diverse instructional programs and enrichment activities, which 
will enhance the learning experience of all of the school's 
students; and
	WHEREAS, The staff of Jo Ella Exley Elementary School is 
dedicating itself to the total education of its students, helping 
to develop tomorrow's leaders, and the school represents a 
significant new addition to the state's public school system; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the opening of 
the Jo Ella Exley Elementary School and commend all those 
associated with the school for their commitment to academic 
excellence.