H.R. No. 1696
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Oak Forest Montessori School
community are visiting the State Capitol on April 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Located in Longview, the Oak Forest Montessori
School is guided by a philosophy of education that emphasizes the
unique potential of each child, and it seeks to provide its students
with a carefully planned, stimulating environment in which they
will cultivate a natural curiosity and desire to learn; this
notable institution also aims to prepare children to become
compassionate and responsible citizens of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Along with Teresa Arrington, a teacher at Oak Forest
Montessori, the group that is gathering in Austin includes the
following pupils: Katy Busker, Maggie Busker, Meredith Freeman,
Sebastian Hernandez, Kamryn Jones, Myshia Jones, Valerie Macedo,
Sarah Mitchell, Zachery Perkins, and Selim Sobhy; moreover, these
young Texans will be accompanied by their parents and siblings:
John and Mari Busker; Amber Freeman; Stephen, Ashley, and Cooper
Freeman; Aaron, Asalia, and Sammy Hernandez; Marshall Jones;
Ontoniel, Kim, and Alexander Macedo; Trace and Michele Havard;
David and Diane Perkins; and Medhat, Randa, and Farida Sobhy; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Capitol is an ideal setting for students
to discover the rich heritage of the Lone Star State and to gain
insight into the workings of the state legislature, and it is a
pleasure to recognize the members of the Oak Forest Montessori
School community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby welcome the group from the Oak Forest Montessori
School and extend to them sincere best wishes for a memorable and
educational experience; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Oak Forest Montessori School as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Merritt
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1696 was adopted by the House on May
4, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House