H.R. No. 1217



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For the past century, Ferdinand Herff, Jr., 
Elementary School in San Antonio has helped to meet the educational 
needs of young people in the River City, and on March 8, 2005, a 
ceremony was held to commemorate the school's 100th anniversary and 
to celebrate the dedication of two new buildings; and
	WHEREAS, Two bond initiatives have resulted in the 
construction of all-new facilities on the school's campus, 
including a two-story, 26-classroom, multipurpose building with a 
music room, library, cafetorium, and gymnasium, and an early 
childhood facility with four classrooms; these additions have 
improved the learning and teaching experience for students and 
teachers and greatly benefit the entire community; and
	WHEREAS, The school was built in 1904 on land donated by 
Ferdinand Herff, Jr., a member of the San Antonio school board and 
son of Dr. Ferdinand Herff, the founder of Santa Rosa Hospital in 
San Antonio; 100 years later, it remains a vital and valued part of 
the city, and the next century of its existence will undoubtedly 
continue the proud tradition of excellence associated with this 
venerable institution; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ferdinand 
Herff, Jr., Elementary School and congratulate all those associated 
with the school on the addition of its new facilities; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for prominent display at Ferdinand Herff, Jr., Elementary 
School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                          Castro

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1217 was adopted by the House on April 
29, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House