TITLE: Welcoming students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Assumption Catholic School in Houston to the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Welcoming students, parents, teachers, and administrators from Assumption Catholic School in Houston to the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Students, parents, faculty, and administrators from Assumption Catholic School in Houston are visiting the State Capitol on March 25, 2011, to learn more about the government and history of the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Originally opened as an elementary school, this fine educational institution merged with St. Charles Borromeo in 2009 after that school closed due to damage from Hurricane Ike; now serving students in prekindergarten through eighth grade, Assumption offers a comprehensive curriculum with traditional academic subjects, formal religious instruction, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and opportunities for community involvement; the school's outreach programs include support of the San Jose Clinic, the only full-time clinic in the area dedicated exclusively to serving the uninsured, and the St. Vincent de Paul pantry; the Assumption community also gives back to Houston residents by distributing food, clothing, and gifts to families in need during the holiday season; and WHEREAS, Susan Hatter, a history and literature teacher at Assumption since 1976, has been responsible for the school's annual trips to the Capitol for nearly 20 years; she attended Assumption Elementary as a child and received her degree in education in 1974; another individual deserving of special recognition is Pat Clark, who has served Assumption as principal for 13 years; he spent nearly three decades in the United States Army, serving his country in Vietnam, Panama, and Germany, and was a teacher and dean of students at St. Pius XHigh School before his arrival at Assumption; and WHEREAS, Committed to providing a high-quality, faith-centered education, Assumption Catholic School is helping its students succeed academically and realize their full potential, and in so doing, it is building a solid foundation for the future achievement of many young Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby welcome the visiting delegation from Assumption Catholic School to the State Capitol and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a meaningful and informative stay in Austin; 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. Walle Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 937 was adopted by the House on March 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House