TITLE: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Montgomery ISD.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Montgomery ISD.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Montgomery Independent School District is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2025; and WHEREAS, Public education has deep roots in the Montgomery community dating back to 1837, when the town was platted and Dr. E. J. Arnold and C. E. Clepper donated land for the construction of a Masonic lodge and a public school; the town's citizens went on to create the Montgomery School Association in November 1846 in order to promote education within the community; some eight decades later, on March 16, 1925, the Texas Legislature formally established Montgomery ISD with the passage of Senate Bill 441; and WHEREAS, Initially, the district faced significant challenges, including poor road conditions, financial difficulties, a lack of experienced teachers, and opposition from local residents; yet, by the end of 1926, it had gained strong community support by demonstrating its commitment to offering enhanced educational opportunities through its affiliation with the State Department of Education in English, mathematics, agriculture, and home economics; and WHEREAS, The completion of Lake Conroe in 1973 brought a wave of residential and commercial development to the area, resulting in a significant rise in student enrollment and necessitating the expansion of the district's educational facilities and resources to better meet the needs of the community; and WHEREAS, Today, Montgomery ISD encompasses 11 campuses and serves nearly 10,000 students; the district maintains a steadfast dedication to excellence in academics, career and technical education, fine arts, and athletics, and it is committed to preserving its "small town" values, ensuring that the best interests of its students remain at the heart of its mission; and WHEREAS, Over the course of the past century, Montgomery ISD has provided generations of young Texans with a strong foundation on which to build, and it is indeed a privilege to join in marking this important milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Montgomery Independent School District and extend to the district's administrators, faculty, staff, and students sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the district as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Metcalf Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 272 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House