85R10112 BPG-D
	By: Howard	H.R. No. 496

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The fourth grade class of the Girls' School of
	Austin is visiting the State Capitol on March 27, 2017; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 2002, the school provides an academically
	challenging education for girls in kindergarten through eighth
	grade; its mission is to help students become confident young women
	who lead fulfilling, intellectually vibrant lives, and to that end,
	the campus community fosters creative learning and a personal
	commitment to excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Fourth graders at GSA gain an understanding of the
	mechanics of all three branches of Texas government, with an
	emphasis on the legislature; to highlight the importance of
	participation in civic life, the students write letters to their
	legislators about the issues that most concern them; they also
	study the historical and contemporary role of women in state
	government; and
	WHEREAS, Guided by their teacher, Rachel Lee, the current
	fourth grade class includes Adanna Amalaha, Ella Kate Brotman, Ivy
	Christie, Lila Cisneros-Wise, Willa Crocker, Elyse Daniels,
	Adriana Davies, Isabella DiCarlo, Harper Freach, Emery Ledoux,
	Mackenzie Lopez, Josie Mullan, Grace Philips, Sylvie Powell, Sonia
	Randle, Brooklyn Rice, Ainsley Rudd, and Grace Schlegel; and
	WHEREAS, The participation of citizens is vital to a robust
	and flourishing democracy, and through their careful study of state
	government, these outstanding young Texans are preparing to become
	thoughtful leaders and engaged, productive members of society; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
	Legislature hereby welcome the fourth grade class from the Girls'
	School of Austin and extend to the students and their teacher
	sincere best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable visit; and, be it
	further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the class as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives.