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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 225

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Communities In Schools of Texas, an exemplary dropout 
prevention program, for its outstanding achievements in keeping 
youths in school and preparing them for life; and
	WHEREAS, Communities In Schools, through partnerships with 
local school districts, businesses, and the community, provides 
services for students in kindergarten through the 12th grade in 
26 areas across the state; the organization serves over 330,000 
students and provides intensive case management services to over 
64,000 students who are at risk of dropping out of school; and
	WHEREAS, Texas youths face a multitude of challenges to 
staying in school; Communities In Schools addresses these 
challenges and gives students the opportunity to focus on 
learning; without an education, the lives of young people become 
even more difficult and ultimately cost the state billions of 
dollars; we are proud to have Communities In Schools as the 
state's, and the nation's, leading program combating the dropout 
problem; and
	WHEREAS, Dropout prevention is not just a school 
problem--it is a community responsibility; ensuring the 
education of all young Texans is critical for a competent 
workforce, a stable economy, fewer prisons, and a competitive 
edge; it is important for the citizens of our state to assist 
Communities In Schools in helping our children to succeed in 
school and prepare for life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Communities In Schools
of Texas for its excellent work and declare March 5, 2003, as 
Communities In Schools Day at the Capitol and March, 2003, 
Communities In Schools Month; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Communities In Schools of Texas as an expression of esteem from 
the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 24, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate