81R15359 JNC-D
By: Deshotel H.R. No. 1216
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The education of young Texans is a vital enterprise
for every school in the Lone Star State, and Our Mother of Mercy
Catholic School in Beaumont has dedicated itself admirably to that
worthy goal for more than eight decades; and
WHEREAS, Opened in 1927, the institution was established in
an effort to provide area schoolchildren with a quality education
in a religious environment; today, it remains the only
predominantly African American school in the Diocese of Beaumont;
and
WHEREAS, The school serves students in prekindergarten
through sixth grade, and academic performance is enhanced by small
class size and by teachers who make an effort to work one-on-one
with each pupil; and
WHEREAS, Faith plays an integral role in the curriculum, and
educators and students alike thrive under the leadership of Father
Henry Davis and principal Dolores Fulton; and
WHEREAS, With nine classrooms, a library, and a computer lab,
the facility continues to grow to meet the needs of its student
body; in the spring of 2009, the school is celebrating the opening
of its new gymnasium, which was made possible by a generous $1
million donation from a former student; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, Our Mother of Mercy
Catholic School has provided a well-rounded education and
encouraged academic achievement and personal excellence, and in so
doing it has helped ensure a bright future for generations of
students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School for
its efforts in behalf of the youth of Beaumont and extend to all
those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for
continued success; 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.