SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Taft in celebrating the 95th anniversary of
the Taft Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, The Taft community traces its roots to the formation
of the Coleman-Fulton Pasture Company, later known as Taft Ranch;
when the town was initially formed in 1904, the first school was
sectioned off inside an old warehouse, and the Taft Independent
School District was established in August of 1921; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the school district has
remained committed to the highest standards of academic excellence;
today the City of Taft is widely recognized for its progressive
school system; and
WHEREAS, District teachers and staff members are dedicated to
instilling a love of learning in students and to helping them
develop the skills necessary to compete in a rapidly changing
workplace; and
WHEREAS, Following the district's motto, "Our Focus is
Children," members of the Taft Independent School District
Board of Trustees seek to provide the best educational
opportunities for all students and to enable them to succeed
not only as individuals but as citizens of the state and of the
nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all who have helped the Taft
Independent School District become a model educational institution
and congratulate them on the district's 95th anniversary; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the district as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate