H.R. No. 143
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Presbyterian Day School in Victoria is marking the
75th anniversary of its founding during its homecoming celebration
on October 24, 2021; and
WHEREAS, One of the state's oldest accredited private day
schools, Presbyterian Day School welcomed its first 48 students on
September 9, 1946; it initially offered one first-grade class and
two preschool classes in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian
Church in downtown Victoria, and it received accreditation the
following year; and
WHEREAS, Founding principal and first-grade teacher Lucy
Mackrell ably led the school until 1957, and she introduced such
popular traditions as the formal Silver Tea fundraiser and the
playful May Fete; until her passing in 1995, she continued to
support the school's mission, even returning in an interim capacity
on occasion; and
WHEREAS, The school moved to its current Navarro Street
location in 1966; for a time, it offered instruction through the
fourth grade, but it came to focus on children from 18 months
through kindergarten; it is operated by First Presbyterian Church
of Victoria, and while not a parochial school, it provides students
with a functional understanding of religious principles; cherished
traditions have evolved, and in addition to the Silver Coffee & Tea
luncheon and Spring Festival, the school's many annual events now
include an ice cream social, Halloween parade, Thanksgiving feast,
Christmas program, school-wide picnic, and Splash Day; and
WHEREAS, For seven and a half decades, Presbyterian Day
School has effectively addressed the educational needs of Victoria
families, offering a nurturing environment to prepare young
children for continued academic success; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Presbyterian
Day School on its 75th anniversary and extend to all those
associated with the school 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.
Morrison
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 143 was adopted by the House on
September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House