H.R. No. 1770



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 50th anniversary of St. James Episcopal School 
in Del Rio provides an ideal opportunity to recognize the exemplary 
education and support that the school has provided to its students 
for half a century; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1955, St. James Episcopal School has 
more than 200 students in prekindergarten through seventh grade and 
in an eighth-grade section that opened for 2004-2005; the early 
childhood, elementary, and middle school programs are accredited by 
the Southwestern Association of Episcopal Schools, which is 
recognized by the Texas Education Agency, and a licensed 
after-school care program is available; and
	WHEREAS, St. James Episcopal School thrives under the 
leadership of head of school Arnoldo L. Romero and assistant head of 
school Sarah Day Maxwell; the teachers and staff of this 
outstanding institution are helping to shape tomorrow's leaders 
with pride and determination, and they are truly deserving of 
special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize St. James Episcopal School on the 
occasion of its 50th anniversary and extend to its students, 
faculty, and staff best wishes for the future; 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.

                                                                         Gallego

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1770 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House