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                                                                  H.R. No. 1297



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The state Communities in Schools program has 
bestowed a special honor on Betty Murphy of Provident Heights 
Elementary School in the Waco Independent School District by naming 
her principal of the year; and
	WHEREAS, An educator for 25 years, Ms. Murphy was chosen from 
among 700 candidates; her hard work and dedication to community 
involvement have demonstrated a heartfelt concern for the 
children's welfare inside and outside the classroom; and
	WHEREAS, During her four years with Provident Heights 
Elementary, Ms. Murphy has made numerous important contributions to 
the school; she has worked to improve the quality of after-school 
programs and has established many community outreach programs, 
including language classes and technology training; notably, under 
her able leadership, Provident Heights Elementary has been rated 
"exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency; and
	WHEREAS, This outstanding principal has made a positive, 
lasting impression on the lives of countless young Texans, and she 
is most deserving of special legislative recognition at this time; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Betty Murphy on her selection as 
principal of the year by the Communities in Schools program and 
extend to her warmest best wishes for future success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Murphy as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                           Mabry

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1297 was adopted by the House on May 
21, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House