TITLE: Welcoming students from Texas Middle School in Texarkana to the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Welcoming students from Texas Middle School in Texarkana to the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Seventh grade history students from Texas Middle School in Texarkana are visiting the State Capitol on March 4, 2011, to learn more about the government and history of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, With the 82nd Legislative Session well under way, the Capitol Complex is a source of great activity, offering visitors an excellent opportunity to see their state government in action firsthand; and WHEREAS, While in Austin, these notable Texans will tour the Capitol and increase their awareness of the fascinating history of this monument to freedom and democracy; they will also travel to San Antonio to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo; and WHEREAS, The Texas Capitol is an ideal setting for young and old alike to discover the rich heritage of the Lone Star State and to gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and it is a pleasure to welcome members of the Texas Middle School community to Austin; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend the visiting seventh grade students from Texas Middle School on their interest in state government and extend to them sincere best wishes for an informative and memorable visit to the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lavender Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 656 was adopted by the House on March 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House