H.R. No. 772
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Since 1950, the Freemasons of the Grand Lodge of
  Texas have designated a week in March to pay tribute to our public
  school system; and
         WHEREAS, Many of the state's earliest leaders were Masons who
  led the movement for public education; these included Stephen
  F. Austin and Mirabeau B. Lamar, nicknamed the "Father of Texas
  Education" for successfully advocating for a permanent endowment to
  support public education; thanks to his efforts, such a fund
  continues to supplement the education budget today; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to their influence in shaping policy,
  Freemasons also established schools across Texas, often opening the
  doors of their lodges to any person with a desire for learning; they
  championed access to education for all at a crucial point in Texas
  history, and that dedication to public schools has remained an
  important focus of the organization; current members contribute to
  their communities by recognizing teachers with awards and providing
  scholarships to deserving students; and
         WHEREAS, Texas public schools prepare a diverse student
  population for the unique challenges of the 21st century, and the
  success of these institutions relies on the hard work and
  cooperation of numerous professionals and volunteers alike; and
         WHEREAS, A quality education is vital to the prosperity of
  individuals, families, communities, and the entire state, and it is
  indeed appropriate to pause and acknowledge the contributions of
  public schools to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 2 through 6, 2015, as Texas
  Public Schools Week and honor the members of the Masonic Grand Lodge
  of Texas for their commitment to these public institutions; and, be
  it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the Grand Lodge of Texas as an expression of high
  regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Raney
 
 
Straus González Paddie
 
Allen Guerra Parker
 
Alonzo Guillen Paul
 
Alvarado Gutierrez Peña
 
Anchia Harless Phelan
 
Anderson of Dallas Hernandez Phillips
 
Anderson of McLennan Herrero Pickett
 
Ashby Howard Price
 
Aycock Huberty Raney
 
Bell Hughes Raymond
 
Bernal Hunter Reynolds
 
Blanco Isaac Riddle
 
Bohac Israel Rinaldi
 
Bonnen of Brazoria Johnson Rodriguez of Bexar
 
Bonnen of Galveston Kacal Rodriguez of Travis
 
Burkett Keffer Romero, Jr.
 
Burns Keough Rose
 
Burrows King of Hemphill Sanford
 
Button King of Parker Schaefer
 
Canales King of Taylor Schofield
 
Capriglione King of Uvalde Schubert
 
Clardy Klick Shaheen
 
Coleman Koop Sheets
 
Collier Krause Sheffield
 
Cook Kuempel Simmons
 
Craddick Landgraf Simpson
 
Crownover Larson Smith
 
Cyrier Laubenberg Smithee
 
Dale Leach Spitzer
 
Darby Longoria Springer
 
Davis of Dallas Lozano Stephenson
 
Davis of Harris Lucio III Stickland
 
Deshotel Márquez Thompson of Brazoria
 
Dukes Martinez Thompson of Harris
 
Dutton Martinez Fischer Tinderholt
 
Elkins McClendon Turner of Collin
 
Faircloth Metcalf Turner of Harris
 
Fallon Meyer Turner of Tarrant
 
Farias Miles VanDeaver
 
Farney Miller of Comal Villalba
 
Farrar Miller of Fort Bend Vo
 
Fletcher Moody Walle
 
Flynn Morrison White of Bell
 
Frank Muñoz, Jr. White of Tyler
 
Frullo Murphy Workman
 
Galindo Murr Wray
 
Geren Naishtat Wu
 
Giddings Nevárez Zedler
 
Goldman Oliveira Zerwas
 
Gonzales Otto
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 772 was adopted by the House on March 5,
  2015, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House