H.R. No. 231



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Pearland Independent School District (PISD) has 
been recognized as the 2004 Member of the Year by the Pearland 
Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the chamber since 1984, PISD has greatly 
contributed to the success of the Pearland Chamber of Commerce by 
providing space for monthly Leadership Council meetings and 
sponsoring membership luncheons and board retreats; and
	WHEREAS, The district also pairs with the chamber in an 
effort to teach students about leadership, ingenuity, and the 
business world; young people of Pearland enjoy opportunities 
through the Academy of Finance and mentoring, job shadowing, and 
cooperative programs; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, Pearland ISD supports the Leadership 
Pearland program by sponsoring a staff member's participation and 
by informing participants about the educational system during "The 
Minds of Tomorrow" education day; and
	WHEREAS, The administration and staff of the Pearland 
Independent School District have generously donated time and 
resources to benefit the Pearland Chamber of Commerce, and their 
contributions have made the district truly deserving of 
recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the Pearland Independent School 
District on being named 2004 Member of the Year by the Pearland 
Chamber of Commerce and commend the district for its efforts in 
behalf of the community; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for PISD as an expression of high regard by the Texas House 
of Representatives.

                                                                          Dawson

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 231 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House