81R29152 JNC-D
By: Cohen H.R. No. 1822
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The sixth grade Texas and American history and
government class from St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Houston is
visiting the State Capitol on May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1971 as Palmer Montessori School, St.
Stephen's Episcopal School Houston initially served children aged
three to six years old; in 1992 a middle school was added, and six
years later the institution established the first Montessori
college-preparatory high school in the city; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the educators and administrators
of St. Stephen's Episcopal School have provided their students with
a solid foundation of academic excellence on which to build, as well
as the confidence and knowledge they need to make creative and
productive decisions and to contribute positively to their society;
and
WHEREAS, Joining us today are teacher Nahla Nassar and her
class, which includes Faris Al-Barghouthi, Tony Bynum, Chloe
Chimney, Fiona Clark, Sici Dias, Caisa Doyle, Sora Hasegawa, Mary
Lewis, Melissa Martin, Costa Miner, Raul Ramos, and Abdul Aldobaie;
and
WHEREAS, With the 81st Legislative Session well under way,
the Capitol Complex is a source of great activity, offering
visitors an excellent opportunity to see their state government in
action firsthand; and
WHEREAS, The State Capitol is an ideal setting for young and
old alike 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 today's visitors from St. Stephen's
Episcopal School in Houston; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby welcome students and sponsors from St. Stephen's
Episcopal School and commend them on their interest in state
government; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the St. Stephen's Episcopal School delegation as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.