SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the residents of Houston's Galena Park community in
celebrating the placement of a Texas Historical Marker
commemorating the legacy and many achievements of the Fidelity
Manor schools; and
WHEREAS, The Fidelity Manor schools can trace their
origins to the 1930s, when a building formerly used by white
students was moved to the Fidelity addition neighborhood, named
for the Fidelity shipyard; the school, which housed eight grades,
began receiving African American students, and by 1947 it had
grown to include 10 classrooms, a library, and other
improvements; and
WHEREAS, Fidelity School added high school courses in
1950, leading to the construction of a separate high school
building in 1955; Fidelity Manor High School students excelled in
academics and extracurricular activities, winning district and
state championships in several sports; and
WHEREAS, The introduction of desegregation led to the
closing of the Fidelity Manor schools in 1970, but their
dedication to providing invaluable educational opportunities for
African American children for nearly 50 years continues to be
remembered; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the legacy of the Fidelity
Manor schools and their impact on the Galena Park community; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Gallegos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 11, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate