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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Rural Education Association are |
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gathering at the State Capitol on February 28, 2023, providing a |
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fitting opportunity to congratulate the organization on its 30th |
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anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, TREA was established in November 1992 with 39 |
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charter members; it was awarded state affiliate status from the |
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National Rural Education Association in January 1993; and |
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WHEREAS, Providing benefits and services to nearly 400 school |
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districts, the Texas association promotes high-quality educational |
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opportunities and experiences for all youth who attend rural public |
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schools in the Lone Star State; moreover, TREA plays a vital role in |
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fostering collaboration among school superintendents, school board |
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directors, staff, and students in the areas of leadership, |
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advocacy, sustainability, and academic achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, For three decades, TREA has advocated for and |
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provided exceptional support to rural public schools in Texas, and |
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in so doing, it has set countless young Texans on the path to become |
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productive and engaged citizens in a global society; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Texas |
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Rural Education Association and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |