SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the members of the Jack Yates Senior High School
Class of 1953 on the occasion of their 50th class reunion; and

	WHEREAS, Alumni, friends, and guests will gather at the 
Westin Galleria and Westin Oaks in Houston on June 21, 2003, to 
recall their fondest memories and most treasured moments of their 
days at Jack Yates Senior High School; and

	WHEREAS, Jack Yates Senior High School was the second black 
high school to be established in the City of Houston; it opened on 
February 8, 1926, with 17 teachers and 600 students; over the 
years, this institution has been a major force in the Third Ward, 
offering students an educational program that provides a 
foundation for becoming exemplary and productive citizens; and

	WHEREAS, The alumni of the Class of 1953 will celebrate 
their many individual accomplishments since their high school 
graduation, while also proudly reflecting on their alma mater's 
legacy of excellence; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Class of 1953 
of Jack Yates Senior High School on their achievements and extend 
best wishes to them for a jubilant and memorable reunion; and, be 
it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of this special occasion.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 29, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate