SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 485
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize members of the Girls' School of Austin fourth-grade
class, who are visiting the Capitol on March 27, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2002, the Girls' School of Austin
provides an academically challenging education for girls in
kindergarten through eighth grade; the school's mission is to
help students become confident young women who lead fulfilling
and intellectually vibrant lives; and
WHEREAS, Fourth graders at the Girls' School of Austin
learn about the mechanics of the different branches of Texas
government with an emphasis on the legislature; students study
the historical and contemporary role of women in state
government, and they write letters to legislators about issues
that most concern them; and
WHEREAS, Guided by their teacher, Rachel Lee, the members of
the fourth-grade class are 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, Citizen participation is vital to a robust and
flourishing democracy, and through the study of engaged state
leaders and the governmental process, these outstanding young
women are learning how to make positive contributions to their
communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby welcome the fourth-grade class of the Girls'
School of Austin and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable
and informative visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the class as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate