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By:  Veasey                                                       H.R. No. 73 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Members of the 1955 graduating class of I. M. 
Terrell High School held their 50-year class reunion on October 22, 
2005, in Fort Worth; and
	WHEREAS, The men and women who compose this class have 
pursued a wide range of careers throughout the past half-century, 
and the events of their lives have undoubtedly been shaped by the 
memorable experiences that they shared during the pivotal years of 
their youth spent at I. M. Terrell; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1885 at Morning Chapel C.M.E. Church, 
the school was originally the only high school open to African 
American students in the area; after closing in 1972, during 
integration, it reopened as an elementary school and today operates 
under the leadership of principal Vera Brooks, who is also a member 
of the Class of 1955; and
	WHEREAS, Given a sound academic foundation and taught the 
fundamental importance of perseverance, the graduates of I. M. 
Terrell have made their way in the world with resourcefulness and 
determination, and it is altogether fitting that they be honored 
for their collective accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 50th 
reunion of the I. M. Terrell High School Class of 1955 and 
congratulate its members on their many significant achievements.