H.R. No. 868

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Porter Middle School is celebrating 50 years of service to the students of south Austin in 2007, and this milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the importance of this esteemed institution in the life of the community; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1957 as Porter Junior High, the facility was named in honor of Thomas Neal Porter, who served as chief financial officer of the Austin Independent School District for many years; and

WHEREAS, The institution opened its doors to 900 students and 30 teachers in its first year, and through the decades enrollment swelled to nearly 1,200 at its peak; and

WHEREAS, Porter is one of the oldest campuses in south Austin, and it has undergone a number of changes since its founding; the junior high became a middle school in 1988, and the fall of 2007 will bring more changes, as Porter becomes the Ann Richards Academy of Young Women Leaders; and

WHEREAS, For half a century, Porter has equipped students for the challenges of high school while helping to shape tomorrow's leaders, and all those associated with this enduring institution, past and present, can take pride in its rich history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Porter Middle School on the 50th anniversary of its founding and extend to all those associated with the school sincere best wishes for continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Porter Middle School as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Naishtat

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 868 was adopted by the House on March 28, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House