SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 141
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Excelsior School for the important role it has played
in the history of Shelby County; and
WHEREAS, Excelsior School traces its roots to the 1890s,
when it was established as one of approximately 90 common schools
in Shelby County; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the school has prepared
countless students to meet the demands of higher education; its
graduates have benefited from the individualized instruction and
support they received in its intimate setting and have gone on to
continue their education and to become valued professionals and
respected members of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Today, Excelsior School serves students from
prekindergarten through eighth grade; the school is well known
throughout the region for accepting transfer students who can
thrive in its smaller classes and its atmosphere of kindness and
encouragement; and
WHEREAS, For more than 120 years, Excelsior School has been
an important part of the fabric of life in Shelby County, and it
is truly fitting that it receive special recognition; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the students, faculty, and staff of
Excelsior School on their commitment to excellence in
education and extend to them best wishes for continued success;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the school as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nichols
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 7, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate