HBA-SEP S.C.R. 24 77(R) BILL ANALYSIS Office of House Bill AnalysisS.C.R. 24 By: Nelson Public Education 4/30/2001 Engrossed BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The most important asset in Texas is our young people, because they are the leaders of tomorrow. It is important to emphasize the qualities we want future generations of Texans to emulate and value. We need to instill in our young people an appreciation of the courage and valor demonstrated by our nation's veterans. Providing an educational opportunity for our children to learn about the costs of securing democracy for future generations is a commendable goal for Texas schools to pursue. Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 encourages schools throughout Texas to emphasize the observation of Veterans Day and to stress the important sacrifices veterans made to ensure all the rights and privileges that today's students enjoy. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this resolution does not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, department, agency, or institution. ANALYSIS Senate Concurrent Resolution 24 encourages schools throughout Texas to emphasize the observation of Veterans Day and to stress the important sacrifices veterans made to ensure all the rights and privileges that today's students enjoy.