Bill Text: TX SR268 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Communities In Schools of Laredo on the occasion of its 25 years of service to area students.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-02-25 - Reported enrolled [SR268 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR268-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Communities in Schools of Laredo, which is celebrating | ||
25 years of service to area students; and | ||
WHEREAS, Communities in Schools is the nation's leading | ||
dropout prevention organization, and the Laredo-based program is | ||
committed to providing an enriching and supportive environment | ||
for students and helping prepare them for the future; and | ||
WHEREAS, Communities in Schools of Laredo was organized in | ||
1990 and began serving local students at two high schools in | ||
1991; in the ensuing years, the program has expanded to serve | ||
three counties and five school districts; and | ||
WHEREAS, Communities in Schools of Laredo follows the | ||
premise that each child needs one-on-one adult mentorship, a safe | ||
learning environment, a healthy start and a healthy future, | ||
instruction of a marketable skill, and a chance to give back to | ||
their community; and | ||
WHEREAS, Ensuring the education of all young people in | ||
Texas is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in the | ||
workforce, and the dedicated professionals of Communities in | ||
Schools of Laredo have helped broaden the horizons for many | ||
at-risk students; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
Legislature, hereby commend the board of directors, | ||
administrators, and staff of Communities in Schools of Laredo for | ||
their outstanding service to the young citizens of Texas and | ||
extend to all congratulations as they celebrate 25 years of | ||
success in the community; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this | ||
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Zaffirini | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on February 25, 2015. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |