H.R. No. 1845
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Central High School in Galveston is commemorating
the 132nd anniversary of its founding with a three-day celebration
on June 18-20, 2017; and
WHEREAS, The first African American high school in Texas,
Central High School was organized in 1885 and operated in its
earliest years first in rented quarters on 16th Street and then at a
location on 15th Street; in 1893, a dedicated six-classroom
facility designed by famed architect Nicholas Clayton was
constructed on Avenue M, and a new wing was later added to
accommodate the growing student population; this space housed the
school until it transitioned in 1954 to its final location between
31st and 33rd Streets; and
WHEREAS, Following the integration of Galveston public
schools, Central High was closed in 1968; the Old Central Cultural
Center was established in 1974 in the former school building on
Avenue M, and it continues to serve as a landmark to preserve the
legacy of this historic institution, which provided vital
educational opportunities to more than 40,000 young men and women
during its 83 years of operation; and
WHEREAS, Central High School remains an important part of the
rich heritage of the city of Galveston, and the anniversary of its
establishment offers a welcome occasion to recognize its many
significant contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the
founding of Central High School in Galveston and extend to all those
associated with the institution sincere best wishes for a memorable
event.
Faircloth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1845 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House