H.R. No. 2165

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, St. Anthony School in Robstown is commemorating the 100th anniversary of its founding with a celebration in 2016; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1916 by the Missionary Sisters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary, St. Anthony School initially served 20 students who were the children of Mexican migrant farmworkers; as the Robstown community changed over the years, so did the school, which constructed a new facility in the mid-1960s; by 1997, the school had expanded to include programs for prekindergarten through the eighth grade; and

WHEREAS, Today St. Anthony School continues to serve a predominately Hispanic student population; in addition to teaching the traditional subjects, the school uses computer technology to enhance learning and to equip students with the skills needed to succeed; with the support of devoted alumni, families, and teachers, the school remains a source of estimable faith-based instruction and inspiration; and

WHEREAS, For a century, St. Anthony School has provided a number of young Texans with a strong educational foundation, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the school at this point in its rich history; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of St. Anthony School in Robstown and extend to its administrators, faculty, staff, and students sincere best wishes for the future; 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 House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2165 was adopted by the House on May 21, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House