H.R. No. 42
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Katy Independent School District celebrated the
opening of the new Catherine Bethke Elementary School in the fall of
2016; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the rapidly growing population in the
area, Katy ISD began the construction of Bethke Elementary in 2015,
and when the school officially opened its doors on August 22, 2016,
it welcomed some 500 young Texans in kindergarten through fifth
grade; and
WHEREAS, This state-of-the-art facility features 48
classrooms that can accommodate approximately 1,000 students, as
well as science labs, outdoor learning areas, an amphitheater, and
a rock-climbing wall; moreover, the school employs the latest in
technology, including tablets and smart boards, and uses learning
equipment designed to better serve students with special needs; and
WHEREAS, The campus was named in honor of Catherine "Gigi"
Bethke, who led a distinguished career with Katy ISD that spanned
more than three decades; she began her tenure teaching kindergarten
and first grade at Williamsburg Settlement Elementary School and
later served on the faculties of Diane Winborn, Roosevelt
Alexander, and Sue Creech Elementary Schools; in 2006, she was
named Creech Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year and Walmart
Teacher of the Year, and she was a finalist for Katy ISD Teacher of
the Year; now retired, Ms. Bethke continues to contribute to the
district as a part-time gifted and talented assessment proctor and
as a substitute teacher; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of principal Carrie Lowery,
Bethke Elementary reflects Katy ISD's ongoing commitment to
providing area schoolchildren with a solid educational foundation
on which to build, and it is a welcome addition to the district and
to the greater community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of Catherine Bethke
Elementary School and extend to all those associated with this fine
institution sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Schofield
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 42 was adopted by the House on
February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House