SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202

WHEREAS, Students, faculty, and staff of Jack Yates High School in Houston are honoring the rich history of their school on February 15, 2009, as they join together for a Founder's Day celebration; and

WHEREAS, Named in honor of the Reverend John Henry "Jack" Yates, Jack Yates High School was established on February 8, 1926, as the second high school for African American students in Houston; it was relocated to its current location in 1958; and

WHEREAS, Since its founding, Jack Yates High School has been a resource for education and enlightenment, and countless lives have been enriched by this historic institution; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commemorate the Jack Yates High School Founder's Day celebration and extend sincere best wishes to its participants for a memorable event; 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 Senate. Ellis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate