TITLE: Recognizing Excelsior School for its role in the history of Shelby County.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Excelsior School for its role in the history of Shelby County.

FULL TEXT:
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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 7, 2019.