HR272 - Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Montgomery ISD.

      H.R. No. 272       R E S O L U T I O N          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