By Hill H.C.R. No. 177 75R10102 BNL-F HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislature is proud to honor the parent 1-2 and teacher volunteers who make up the Texas Congress of Parents 1-3 and Teachers, better known as Texas PTA, for providing 88 years of 1-4 outstanding service to children and youth throughout the Lone Star 1-5 State; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Texas PTA is proud to be affiliated with National 1-7 PTA, which is celebrating 100 years of advocating for children; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Children are the first concern of Texas PTA, as is 1-9 evident in the work of the volunteers who promote the health, 1-10 welfare, and safety of children in the home, school, and community; 1-11 secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and 1-12 youth; and develop between educators and the general public united 1-13 efforts to secure for all children and youth the highest advantages 1-14 in physical, mental, social, and spiritual education; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Each year, Texas PTA names an "Outstanding 1-16 Legislator" who also exemplifies the ideals of Texas PTA through 1-17 his or her legislative actions; and 1-18 WHEREAS, During the 21st annual Texas PTA Legislative 1-19 Conference, the organization will name Senator Bill Ratliff as its 1-20 Outstanding Legislator; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Today, more than 725,000 Texas PTA members work in 1-22 cooperation with public educators across the state, and their 1-23 enthusiastic efforts have played a key role in developing 1-24 innovative and inspirational educational goals that will help 2-1 prepare Texas youth for leadership roles well into the next 2-2 millennium; and 2-3 WHEREAS, On more than 2,600 campuses, Texas PTA can achieve 2-4 its goals because of the volunteers who provide selfless service, 2-5 give generously of their time, and use their talents and energies 2-6 for the betterment of the youth of our state; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Throughout its proud history, Texas PTA has worked 2-8 to improve educational opportunities for all Texas children, and 2-9 its exemplary programs continue to instill in them the values that 2-10 have made our state strong and great; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-12 hereby express appreciation to the members of Texas PTA for their 2-13 faithful service in behalf of the children of our state and extend 2-14 to them best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration 2-15 and a productive legislative conference; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for Texas PTA as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-18 House of Representatives and Senate.