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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 268
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Communities in Schools of Laredo, which is celebrating |
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25 years of service to area students; and |
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WHEREAS, Communities in Schools is the nation's leading |
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dropout prevention organization, and the Laredo-based program is |
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committed to providing an enriching and supportive environment |
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for students and helping prepare them for the future; and |
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WHEREAS, Communities in Schools of Laredo was organized in |
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1990 and began serving local students at two high schools in |
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1991; in the ensuing years, the program has expanded to serve |
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three counties and five school districts; and |
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WHEREAS, Communities in Schools of Laredo follows the |
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premise that each child needs one-on-one adult mentorship, a safe |
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learning environment, a healthy start and a healthy future, |
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instruction of a marketable skill, and a chance to give back to |
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their community; and |
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WHEREAS, Ensuring the education of all young people in |
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Texas is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in the |
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workforce, and the dedicated professionals of Communities in |
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Schools of Laredo have helped broaden the horizons for many |
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at-risk students; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the board of directors, |
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administrators, and staff of Communities in Schools of Laredo for |
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their outstanding service to the young citizens of Texas and |
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extend to all congratulations as they celebrate 25 years of |
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success in the community; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this |
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organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 25, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |