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78R16585 KMP-D

By:  Alonzo                                                       H.R. No. 1206



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The National LULAC Education Summit will convene on 
May 17, 2003, at The University of Texas at Arlington, bringing 
together North Texas metroplex teachers, administrators, 
counselors, students, and parents with LULAC leaders to address the 
continuing Hispanic dropout crisis; and
	WHEREAS, Studies have shown that the lack of a high school 
diploma has a lasting detrimental effect on the lives not only of 
the students who drop out, but also on their children, and the 
dropout rate among Hispanics continues to be "alarming"; and
	WHEREAS, The summit, which is based on the model of a meeting 
held in Illinois in 2002, has as its goals to promote awareness of 
the dropout crisis, to formulate plans for reversing this damaging 
trend, and to establish a nationwide network of Hispanic high 
schools; to further promote the educational opportunities 
available to Hispanic students of all ages, the conference 
organizers will also share data and best practice findings with key 
elected officials; and
	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State's continued cultural and 
economic development is possible only if outstanding educational 
opportunities exist for all Texas residents, and the efforts of the 
League of United Latin American Citizens are indeed worthy of 
special commendation as its members prepare for this important 
national event; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize the second annual National LULAC 
Education Summit on May 17, 2003, and extend to its organizers and 
participants best wishes for an informative and productive meeting; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organizers of the 2003 National LULAC Education 
Summit as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.