79R14980 MAM-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 1483



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For 40 years, Spring Woods High School of Houston 
has provided high-quality educational opportunities to students in 
the Spring Branch Independent School District; and
	WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1965, the school has offered 
innovative programs and has incorporated integrated technology 
into the classroom to prepare students for careers in the 21st 
century; and
	WHEREAS, Located in a suburban area on 22 acres, the campus of 
SWHS features 110 classrooms and a two-story learning media center; 
the school's diverse population includes 2,000 students who 
represent 39 countries and various socioeconomic backgrounds; and
	WHEREAS, Many faculty and staff members have worked at the 
school for more than 15 years, and the teachers often share 
instructional strategies and curriculum innovations with their 
contemporaries on other campuses; and
	WHEREAS, Spring Woods was the first high school in the 
district to implement accelerated block scheduling and offer 
multimedia and extended algebra courses; through the daVinci 
program, a school-to-work partnership, students learn marketable 
skills under the guidance of a teacher and business mentor; and
	WHEREAS, Known for its winning baseball team, the SWHS 
Tigers, the school enjoys the leadership of Coach Charlie Maiorana, 
an inductee into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame who has led the team 
for 31 years with a record of 588 victories; the Mighty Tiger 
Marching Band maintains its own excellent reputation and has earned 
a string of Division One ratings at competitions across the state; 
and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Spring Woods High School has 
nurtured the minds and spirits of countless young people with its 
dedicated faculty and evolving practices, and it is a privilege to 
join in celebrating the rich history of this respected educational 
institution; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Spring Woods High School on its 40th 
anniversary and extend to its current and former faculty, staff, 
and students sincere best wishes for a memorable observance; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.