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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The fourth grade class of the Girls' School of |
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Austin is visiting the State Capitol on March 27, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 2002, the school provides an academically |
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challenging education for girls in kindergarten through eighth |
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grade; its mission is to help students become confident young women |
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who lead fulfilling, intellectually vibrant lives, and to that end, |
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the campus community fosters creative learning and a personal |
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commitment to excellence; and |
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WHEREAS, Fourth graders at GSA gain an understanding of the |
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mechanics of all three branches of Texas government, with an |
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emphasis on the legislature; to highlight the importance of |
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participation in civic life, the students write letters to their |
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legislators about the issues that most concern them; they also |
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study the historical and contemporary role of women in state |
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government; and |
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WHEREAS, Guided by their teacher, Rachel Lee, the current |
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fourth grade class includes Adanna Amalaha, Ella Kate Brotman, Ivy |
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Christie, Lila Cisneros-Wise, Willa Crocker, Elyse Daniels, |
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Adriana Davies, Isabella DiCarlo, Harper Freach, Emery Ledoux, |
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Mackenzie Lopez, Josie Mullan, Grace Philips, Sylvie Powell, Sonia |
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Randle, Brooklyn Rice, Ainsley Rudd, and Grace Schlegel; and |
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WHEREAS, The participation of citizens is vital to a robust |
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and flourishing democracy, and through their careful study of state |
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government, these outstanding young Texans are preparing to become |
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thoughtful leaders and engaged, productive members of society; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome the fourth grade class from the Girls' |
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School of Austin and extend to the students and their teacher |
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sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit; and, be it |
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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. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 496 was adopted by the House on March |
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2, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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