78R11393 JH-D

By:  Woolley                                                      H.R. No. 757



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A delegation of fifth-grade students from Bunker 
Hill Elementary School in Houston is visiting the State Capitol on 
April 14, 2003, to learn more about the seat of Texas government 
firsthand; and
	WHEREAS, Known as the Bunker Hill Ambassadors, participants 
have been selected on the basis of essays and interviews with 
teachers to represent their school; they give school tours, provide 
grade-level leadership for schoolwide civic projects, and lead the 
school's spirit assemblies; and
	WHEREAS, The Bunker Hill Ambassadors and their sponsors have 
a chance to tour the Capitol and learn the fascinating history of 
this important state monument; this experience is one way that the 
Bunker Hill school fulfills its mission of preparing students for a 
lifetime of academic exploration, personal growth, and civic 
responsibility; and
	WHEREAS, The magnificent Capitol, with its impressive 
rotunda and distinctive pink granite facade, is an ideal setting 
for young and old alike to discover the rich heritage of the Lone 
Star State and to gain insight into the workings of our state 
legislature; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Bunker Hill Ambassadors for their 
interest in state government and extend to them sincere best wishes 
for an educational and memorable visit to Austin.