SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 531
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize The John Cooper School on the occasion of its 25th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Located in The Woodlands, this outstanding
educational institution is an independent, nonsectarian,
coeducational, college preparatory day school; its mission is to
provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a
diverse group of select students, enabling them to become
creative thinkers, responsible citizens and leaders, and
lifetime learners; and
WHEREAS, The school officially opened on September 6,
1988, and is named in honor of John Cooper, the longtime
headmaster of Houston's Kinkaid School; Mr. Cooper was noted for
his expertise and good judgement, and he skillfully guided the
school through its original formation and early years of
operation; and
WHEREAS, The John Cooper School has grown from an initial
enrollment of 175 students to an enrollment of more than 1,000
students from around the world; it is under the leadership of
Head of School Michael F. Maher, who was recently elected to The
Country Day School Headmasters Association of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that The John Cooper School be
recognized for its superior educational environment and the
countless opportunities it offers its students; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, staff,
and administration of The John Cooper School on their commitment
to excellence in education and extend to them best wishes for a
memorable 25th anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Williams
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate