SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Bryan Independent School District on the occasion
of its 125th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, On October 29, 1877, the City of Bryan took a
progressive step in an era of private schools and voted to
establish a free public school; and
WHEREAS, The cornerstone for the new school was laid in
1879 by the president of Texas A&M University, Thomas S. Gathright,
and local masons, and classes opened for students in the fall of
1880; Percy Pennybacker served as principal, and the school
consisted of only seven grades; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the Bryan Independent School
District has grown and been a vital part of the Bryan community as
it has prepared countless students for their lives as productive
members of society; and
WHEREAS, The school district today has over 14,000 students
in 16 elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high
school; construction will soon begin on a second high school and
a fourth middle school; and
WHEREAS, In honor of the district's 125th anniversary, a
celebration is being held on October 22 at Heritage Park,
adjacent to the site of the original school; the event will
include historical displays, music, food, and an antique car
show; descendants of the first Bryan High School graduates will
participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the district's
new high school; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the
Bryan Independent School District for 125 years of outstanding
service to the community of Bryan; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the district's 125th anniversary.
Ogden
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 19, 2005.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate