H.R. No. 687
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Mesquite Independent School District Education
Foundation is holding its third annual fund-raising gala on March
7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Established by the MISD Board of Trustees in 2004,
the Mesquite ISD Education Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the
studies of area young people; the group solicits donations from
alumni, citizens, businesses, and other organizations in an effort
to provide enrichment opportunities for both teachers and students;
and
WHEREAS, The foundation seeks to create a permanent endowment
to supplement public education dollars; it received its first
donation in December 2004, and by June 2007, it had raised more than
$800,000 and awarded $400,000 in initiatives and grants; and
WHEREAS, Headlined by Three Dog Night, the Lone Star Legacy
benefit is expected to draw nearly 10,000 attendees in support of
the foundation and its worthwhile cause; and
WHEREAS, The Mesquite ISD Education Foundation is to be
commended for fostering an improved educational environment, one
that will make a positive difference in students' lives for years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Mesquite Independent School District
Education Foundation on the occasion of its third annual
fund-raising gala and extend sincere best wishes to all those
involved with the organization for continued success with their
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Miklos
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 687 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House