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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Second Baptist School (SBS) in Houston is |
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celebrating the 60th anniversary of its founding in 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional institution opened its doors on |
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February 3, 1947, and throughout the school's notable history, the |
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young men and women of Second Baptist have thrived in its supportive |
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environment while mastering a challenging curriculum; and |
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WHEREAS, Among recent achievements that merit special |
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recognition are the school's attaining an average 2006 SAT score |
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that was nearly 200 points higher than the state average, earning |
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the TAPPS 5-A Overall School Award for the fourth time, and winning |
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back-to-back first place positions in TAPPS state art competitions; |
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additionally, during the past decade, more than 80 students have |
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been recognized by the National Merit Scholar Corporation, and SBS |
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students have volunteered over 10,000 hours of community service |
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throughout the city of Houston; and |
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WHEREAS, The athletic department has also fared well; the |
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campus boasts 19 state championships in eight different events; and |
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WHEREAS, For six decades, Second Baptist School has nurtured |
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many exceptional students with a solid foundation of academics, |
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extracurricular activities, and moral guidance, and this special |
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milestone provides a fitting opportunity to honor all those who |
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have contributed to the school's accomplishments; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Second Baptist School on its 60th |
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anniversary and extend to all involved with this celebration |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |