SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 186
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Montgomery Independent School District on the
occasion of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In 1837, Dr. E. J. Arnold and C. E. Clepper
donated land to build the first public school in the burgeoning
town of Montgomery; citizens established the Montgomery School
Association in 1846, and the Texas Legislature in Senate Bill 441
formally established the Montgomery Independent School District
on March 16, 1925; and
WHEREAS, Despite facing significant challenges in its
first year of operation, the district gained widespread
community support and began to flourish through its affiliation
with the Texas Department of Education; the completion of Lake
Conroe in 1973 brought a wave of development to the region and
allowed the district to greatly expand its facilities and
educational opportunities for the community; and
WHEREAS, The Montgomery Independent School District has
grown from a single-room schoolhouse to a thriving educational
system with 11 campuses that serve nearly 10,000 students, and it
has preserved its fundamental small-town values while upholding
a commitment to academic excellence; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its centennial year, the
Montgomery Independent School District is honoring its proud
history and paying tribute to the countless individuals who have
contributed to its success over the past 100 years; the district
remains dedicated to its mission of providing exceptional
educational experiences that prepare students for rewarding
futures,anditistrulyfittingthatitreceivespecial
recognition as it reaches this exceptional milestone in its
history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby commend the teachers, administrators, and
staff of the Montgomery Independent School District on their
commitment to quality education and extend to all best wishes for
continued success; 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.
Creighton, Bettencourt
Kolkhorst, West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate