SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 626 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome to the State Capitol the fourth grade class of Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars in Georgetown; and WHEREAS, These dedicated young scholars are serving as pages for the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives on April 11, 2013; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars is a private Christian school founded in 1998 by educator Linda McCasland; this exemplary institution offers care and education to young people from the age of eight weeks through fourth grade; and WHEREAS, The faculty, staff, and caregivers at Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars emphasize parental involvement and provide students with an atmosphere of discovery, unconditional love, and positive guidance; in addition to its academic core curriculum, the school offers enrichment programs in computer technology, Spanish, physical education, and music; and WHEREAS, This trip to the State Capitol is an outstanding example of the school's efforts to prepare its students to face the challenges of today's complex world; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the students of the fourth grade class of Mrs. Mac's Shining Stars on their interest in public service and extend to them best wishes for a memorable day at the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate