SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 202
WHEREAS, Students, faculty, and staff of Jack Yates High
School in Houston are honoring the rich history of their school
on February 15, 2009, as they join together for a Founder's Day
celebration; and
WHEREAS, Named in honor of the Reverend John Henry "Jack"
Yates, Jack Yates High School was established on February 8,
1926, as the second high school for African American students in
Houston; it was relocated to its current location in 1958; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding, Jack Yates High School has
been a resource for education and enlightenment, and countless
lives have been enriched by this historic institution; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commemorate the Jack Yates High School
Founder's Day celebration and extend sincere best wishes to its
participants for a memorable event; 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 Senate.
Ellis
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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