78S30353 KMP-D

By:  Callegari                                                    H.R. No. 172



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The opening of Morton Ranch High 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 has been named in honor 
of one of Katy's founding families, the Mortons, whose arrival in 
the area dates back to 1896; today, James and Ida May Morton live on 
the original homesite of E. M. and M. M. C. Morton, which was later 
operated by C. E. and Beulah Morton; the ranch that remains in 
production is operated by another grandson and his wife, Monroe and 
Dorothy Morton, who continue the work of their forebears; and
	WHEREAS, Residents of Katy may look forward to the diverse 
instructional programs and enrichment activities of Morton Ranch 
High School, as their implementation will enhance the learning 
experience of every student; and
	WHEREAS, The staff is dedicated to the total education of its 
students, helping to develop tomorrow's leaders with pride and 
determination, and the school represents a significant addition to 
the state's public education system; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the opening of 
Morton Ranch High 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.