SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 526
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the First Baptist School in Brownsville on the grand
occasion of its 60th anniversary and on the groundbreaking of its
new building and facilities; and
WHEREAS, The First Baptist School is an outreach ministry of
the First Baptist Church of Brownsville and provides educational
opportunities for students in Brownsville, Matamoros, Mexico, and
the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, The school began as a nursery and later expanded
to serve students through the sixth grade; in 1980, the school
moved from its downtown location to a seven-acre site and began
offering curriculum through the eighth grade; and
WHEREAS, A high school was added in 2003, and the first
class of five students graduated in 2007; today, 300 students
attend the school, and one third of them are enrolled in the high
school; and
WHEREAS, The students of First Baptist School receive a
quality education and have access to a variety of programs and
activities to enrich their education and help prepare them for
the challenges of adulthood; the church is now preparing to
construct a new building and provide athletic facilities to
accommodate the school's growth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby congratulate the First Baptist Church and
the teachers and staff of the First Baptist School on the
occasion of the school's 60th anniversary and extend to all
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor
of the school and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate