| H.R. No. 1534 | ||
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| WHEREAS, Second Baptist School (SBS) in Houston is | ||
| celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2007; and | ||
| WHEREAS, This exceptional institution opened its doors on | ||
| February 3, 1947, and throughout the school's notable history, the | ||
| young men and women of Second Baptist have thrived in its supportive | ||
| environment while mastering a challenging curriculum; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Among recent achievements that merit special | ||
| recognition are the school's attaining an average 2006 SAT score | ||
| that was nearly 200 points higher than the state average, earning | ||
| the TAPPS 5-A Overall School Award for the fourth time, and winning | ||
| back-to-back first place positions in TAPPS state art competitions; | ||
| additionally, during the past decade, more than 80 students have | ||
| been recognized by the National Merit Scholar Corporation, and SBS | ||
| students have volunteered over 10,000 hours of community service | ||
| throughout the city of Houston; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The athletic department has also fared well; the | ||
| campus boasts 19 state championships in eight different events; and | ||
| WHEREAS, For six decades, Second Baptist School has nurtured | ||
| many exceptional students with a solid foundation of academics, | ||
| extracurricular activities, and moral guidance, and this special | ||
| milestone provides a fitting opportunity to honor all those who | ||
| have contributed to the school's accomplishments; now, therefore, | ||
| be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby congratulate Second Baptist School on its 60th | ||
| anniversary and extend to all involved with this celebration | ||
| sincere best wishes for continued success; 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. | ||
| Bohac | ||
| Woolley | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 1534 was adopted by the House on May | ||
| 4, 2007, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||