SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20



	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 

recognize the members of the class of 1955 of the Phillis Wheatley 

High School in Houston, who are gathering October 6 through 9, 2005,

to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation; and

	WHEREAS, The reunion of the Phillis Wheatley High School 

class of 1955 is an opportunity for the class members to reminisce

about the many high school adventures they shared and recall 

their affection for their teachers and coaches as well; and

	WHEREAS, Located in the inner city of the historical

Fifth Ward near downtown Houston, Phillis Wheatley High School

is renowned for its outstanding graduates, such as the late 

United States Representatives Barbara Jordan and Mickey Leland; 

and

	WHEREAS, In gathering to celebrate their 50th reunion,

the members of the class of 1955 are expressing their longtime 

commitment to tradition, unity, and loyal friendship; and

	WHEREAS, The students of the graduating class of 1955 are 

now doctors, lawyers, ministers, educators, musicians, athletes, 

artists, business proprietors, and other business, governmental, 

and community leaders, and they deserve to be proud of their many 

successful endeavors; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the members 

of the class of 1955 for their many accomplishments and extend to 

them best wishes for a joyful and rewarding reunion; and, be it 

further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 

them as an expression of regard from the Texas Senate.

                                                                           Ellis









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    President of the Senate

 

    I hereby certify that the 

above Resolution was adopted by 

the Senate on July 28, 2005.







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    Secretary of the Senate







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     Member, Texas Senate