SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 458

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 
recognizing and welcoming to the Capitol the students of the 
Corpus Christi Independent School District's Athena Program at 
Baker Middle School; and
	WHEREAS, The Athena Program for gifted and talented 
students offers a rigorous curriculum in such courses as chemistry
and integrated physics; and
	WHEREAS, This exemplary program provides a well-rounded 
course of study, offering fine arts and journalism courses in 
addition to core academic classes; students from this program 
have performed at Carnegie Hall, won the Daughters of the 
American Revolution essay contest, and won numerous University 
Interscholastic League awards; and
	WHEREAS, Athena Program students are active in their 
community and take part in such varied activities as the
Corpus Christi Ballet, National Junior Honor Society, and the 
Corpus Christi Youth Symphony; and
	WHEREAS, The gifted and talented students of our state will
be society's leaders in the years to come; they are a valuable 
resource, and programs like the Athena Program are an important 
part of their educational experience; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend the extraordinary students of 
Corpus Christi Independent School District's Athena Program and 
extend to them best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Hinojosa




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 30, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate