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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A 50th high school reunion is truly cause for |
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celebration, and the members of the Class of 1959 from Jack Yates |
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High School in Houston are marking this significant milestone from |
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June 5 to June 14, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy group has the distinction of being |
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the first class to graduate from the newly built Jack Yates High |
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School in Houston's Third Ward neighborhood; they were also members |
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of the last generation to complete all 12 years of their education |
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in segregated schools; as they gather to pay tribute to their alma |
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mater, they will surely enjoy sharing stories and recalling fond |
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memories of such events as the Thanksgiving Day Homecoming Game, |
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when more than 30,000 cheering fans witnessed the reigning "Miss |
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Jack Yates," Carolyn Wilkins Greene, and her court land in a |
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helicopter at Jeppenson Stadium; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by their president, Billie Victor Brown, the |
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members of the Class of 1959 will also recount for one another their |
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experiences from the years that have passed since their days |
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together at Jack Yates High, and as they reflect on the trials and |
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triumphs of the past half-century, there will no doubt be much |
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laughter and even the occasional tear; and |
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WHEREAS, With the support of their parents, teachers, and |
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administrators, these esteemed Texans have gone on to become valued |
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members of their communities and to make their mark on the world in |
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a wide range of callings, and their participation in this special |
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reunion demonstrates their appreciation of the deep and abiding |
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influence their alma mater has had in shaping their lives; thus, |
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they are also coming together to raise funds for scholarships to be |
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awarded to the next generation of graduating seniors from Jack |
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Yates High School; and |
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WHEREAS, The reunion's enjoyable activities will include |
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many highlights, but its real value is found in the lasting bonds |
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between friends of many decades' standing, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to recognize their loyalty to one another and to their |
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beloved school; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the members of the Jack Yates High |
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School Class of 1959 on the occasion of their 50th high school |
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reunion and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the class as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |