By: Gallegos S.R. No. 283 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 recognizing the members of Houstonians for Public Education for 1-4 their efforts to improve the educational system in Houston; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The members of Houstonians for Public Education 1-6 are exemplary citizens who have dedicated their time and energy 1-7 to procuring the funds necessary to provide the Houston 1-8 schoolchildren with quality education; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The organization has held town meetings and has 1-10 hosted a number of events at which parents and educators have 1-11 shared their ideas about the Houston educational system; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Since the future of Texas depends largely on its 1-13 children and their ability to meet the challenges of tomorrow, the 1-14 work of Houstonians for Public Education has had a positive impact 1-15 on the entire state and is truly a model organization for other 1-16 cities; now, therefore, be it 1-17 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-18 74th Legislature, hereby commend the members of Houstonians for 1-19 Public Education for their contributions to the lives of countless 1-20 young Texans and to our state; and, be it further 1-21 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 1-22 them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. 1-23 ______________________________________ 2-1 President of the Senate 2-2 I hereby certify that the above 2-3 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-4 on February 21, 1995. 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 Secretary of the Senate 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Member, Texas Senate