H.R. No. 618
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life and legacy of a beloved community leader
were commemorated with the dedication of Lucile McKee Hendricks
Elementary School in McAllen on February 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The new 66,000-square-foot school in the McAllen
Independent School District has a capacity of about 700 students
and a current enrollment of almost 500; the campus features an
energy-efficient design, state-of-the-art computer labs, and a
large cafetorium; it opened its doors for classes in August 2008;
and
WHEREAS, Honoring "McAllen's First Lady," the school is named
after Lucile Hendricks, a tireless advocate for children and
quality education who died in 2007 at the age of 98; as a young
mother, Mrs. Hendricks began attending school board meetings and
went on to win election as the first woman on the school board, thus
becoming the first female elected official in Hidalgo County; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hendricks served three terms on the school
board and became its first female president in 1959; this dynamic
Texan also worked in the family construction business, which she
ran after the death of her husband, and through the years she served
on several civic commissions and gave generously of her time and
talents to numerous political, cultural, and philanthropic
organizations; her family members have donated books to the new
school's library; and
WHEREAS, Lucile Hendricks was an outstanding role model
throughout her long life, and she left an indelible imprint on the
city of McAllen; it is indeed fitting that an elementary school
should bear the name of this industrious and dedicated citizen;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the dedication of Lucile McKee
Hendricks Elementary School in McAllen and extend sincere best
wishes to all those associated with this fine institution of
learning; 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.
Gonzales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 618 was adopted by the House on March
5, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House