H.R. No. 496
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The fourth grade class of the Girls' School of
Austin is visiting the State Capitol on March 27, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2002, the school provides an academically
challenging education for girls in kindergarten through eighth
grade; its mission is to help students become confident young women
who lead fulfilling, intellectually vibrant lives, and to that end,
the campus community fosters creative learning and a personal
commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, Fourth graders at GSA gain an understanding of the
mechanics of all three branches of Texas government, with an
emphasis on the legislature; to highlight the importance of
participation in civic life, the students write letters to their
legislators about the issues that most concern them; they also
study the historical and contemporary role of women in state
government; and
WHEREAS, Guided by their teacher, Rachel Lee, the current
fourth grade class includes Adanna Amalaha, Ella Kate Brotman, Ivy
Christie, Lila Cisneros-Wise, Willa Crocker, Elyse Daniels,
Adriana Davies, Isabella DiCarlo, Harper Freach, Emery Ledoux,
Mackenzie Lopez, Josie Mullan, Grace Philips, Sylvie Powell, Sonia
Randle, Brooklyn Rice, Ainsley Rudd, and Grace Schlegel; and
WHEREAS, The participation of citizens is vital to a robust
and flourishing democracy, and through their careful study of state
government, these outstanding young Texans are preparing to become
thoughtful leaders and engaged, productive members of society; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby welcome the fourth grade class from the Girls'
School of Austin and extend to the students and their teacher
sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the class as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Howard
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 496 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House