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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 1926, the month of February has been observed |
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as Black History Month, and on February 19, 2009, Northwest |
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Preparatory Academy Charter School in Houston is helping mark this |
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important occasion with a special program, themed "Celebrating Hope |
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Beyond the Dream"; and |
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WHEREAS, The election of the first African American |
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president, Barack Obama, brings special significance to this year's |
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observance of Black History Month and underscores a fundamental |
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tenet of this great nation: that equality, freedom, and justice are |
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rights of all Americans; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 2001 by Superintendent Stevie |
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Roberts and Deputy Superintendent Erik Singleton, Northwest |
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Preparatory Academy Charter School challenges students to attain |
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academic excellence and to realize their full potential; and |
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WHEREAS, The celebration of Black History Month promotes the |
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immeasurable benefits of a truly diverse society while increasing |
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awareness among our youth of our rich African American cultural |
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heritage, and Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School's |
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observance will undoubtedly be a memorable occasion for all who |
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attend; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the black history program at |
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Northwest Preparatory Academy Charter School and that all those in |
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attendance be extended sincere best wishes for a rewarding and |
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informative event; 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. |