TITLE: Recognizing the First Baptist School in Brownsville on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the First Baptist School in Brownsville on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the First Baptist School in Brownsville on the grand occasion of its 60th anniversary and on the groundbreaking of its new building and facilities; and WHEREAS, The First Baptist School is an outreach ministry of the First Baptist Church of Brownsville and provides educational opportunities for students in Brownsville, Matamoros, Mexico, and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, The school began as a nursery and later expanded to serve students through the sixth grade; in 1980, the school moved from its downtown location to a seven-acre site and began offering curriculum through the eighth grade; and WHEREAS, A high school was added in 2003, and the first class of five students graduated in 2007; today, 300 students attend the school, and one third of them are enrolled in the high school; and WHEREAS, The students of First Baptist School receive a quality education and have access to a variety of programs and activities to enrich their education and help prepare them for the challenges of adulthood; the church is now preparing to construct a new building and provide athletic facilities to accommodate the school's growth; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate the First Baptist Church and the teachers and staff of the First Baptist School on the occasion of the school's 60th anniversary and extend to all sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the school and as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2015.