TITLE: Commemorating the 28th anniversary of Mount St. Michael Catholic School in Dallas in March 2014.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 28th anniversary of Mount St. Michael Catholic School in Dallas in March 2014.

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WHEREAS, Mount St. Michael Catholic School in the Oak Cliff community of Dallas is celebrating its 28th anniversary in 2014; and WHEREAS, An educational apostolate of the Christian Community of God's Delight, MSMCS began as the Prince of Peace Community School in 1986; classes were initially held for preschool through fourth-grade students, and one grade level was added during each of the next four years until the current eighth-grade level was reached; the name was changed to Mount St. Michael Catholic School in 2007; and WHEREAS, MSMCS employs a classical curriculum known as the trivium, a three-phased approach that emphasizes grammar, logic, and rhetoric and includes the mandatory study of Latin starting in the first grade; in addition, students have the opportunity to participate in artistic pursuits such as band, art, and dance while also taking part in traditional religious studies; and WHEREAS, The institution is also home to the only accredited Catholic Montessori school in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; established in 1978, the program currently serves children ages three to five; and WHEREAS, Because of the thorough work of MSMCS educators, many of the school's alumni are making their mark on society, including those who are pursuing advanced academic degrees in our nation's colleges or participating in holy orders; and WHEREAS, For 28 years, the faculty and staff of Mount St. Michael Catholic School have committed themselves to meeting the educational needs of their students, and the school has played a vital role in helping many young Texans build a bright and prosperous future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 28th anniversary of Mount St. Michael Catholic School and extend to all those associated with the institution sincere best wishes for continued success; 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. Alonzo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 66 was adopted by the House on February 7, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House