SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 324
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Harris County Historical Commission and the
Baytown Carver High School Recognition and Preservation Society
on the occasion of the dedication of an official Texas Historical
Marker honoring Baytown George Washington Carver High School at a
ceremony on April 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The school's origins date from 1921, when the
Goose Creek School for Coloreds was founded; the grade school
served African American children from Baytown, La Porte, Cedar
Bayou, and McNair; and
WHEREAS, The school building, located at the corner of
Carver Street and Oak Street, opened in the fall of 1924; the
school expanded in size over the years and was accredited as a
high school in 1941; the school also changed its name to honor
African American scientist, educator, inventor, and botanist
George Washington Carver; and
WHEREAS, Eventually, a larger, modern campus opened a few
blocks away; George Washington Carver High School consistently
ranked as one of the top segregated schools in the state in
academics, athletics, and band performance; and
WHEREAS, The high school closed in 1967, during
desegregation, and after operating for a time as Carver
Elementary School, the school buildings were demolished in 2002;
and
WHEREAS, The designation of the George Washington Carver
High School Plant Site with an official Texas Historical Marker
signifies the importance of the school in the history of Baytown
and this state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby congratulate the Harris County Historical
Commission and the Baytown Carver High School Recognition and
Preservation Society on the occasion of the Texas Historical
Marker dedication ceremony for Baytown George Washington Carver
High School and extend to all best wishes for a memorable event;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to
commemorate this significant occasion.
Gallegos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate