SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 665
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to recognize Bill Milliken, the founder and president of 
Communities in Schools, Incorporated, for his dedication and 
outstanding work on behalf of the youth of our state and nation; 
and
	WHEREAS, Bill Milliken is a leading pioneer in his field, 
with 40 years of experience in giving young people the help they 
need to graduate from high school and pursue rewarding careers; 
and
	WHEREAS, Communities in Schools, Incorporated, an 
exemplary national dropout prevention program which Bill founded 
in 1977, is dedicated to enlisting community and school resources 
to help underserved young people succeed in school and prepare 
for life; the program is guided by Mr. Milliken's belief that 
each student deserves a one-on-one relationship with a caring 
adult, a safe place to learn and grow, a healthy start, a chance 
to give back to the community, and a marketable skill to use upon 
graduation; and
	WHEREAS, Texas youth face a multitude of challenges that 
influence whether or not they succeed in school; Communities in 
Schools of Texas addresses these concerns by providing students 
with the opportunity to focus on learning and by promoting their 
development into productive citizens of our state; and
	WHEREAS, For his commitment to our youth, Bill Milliken
has received the Champion for Children award from the American


Association of School Administrators and the Edward A. Smith 
Award for Excellence for his extraordinary leadership; and
	WHEREAS, Dropout prevention is not just a school problem; 
it is a community challenge; through his endeavors to guarantee 
that all young Texans receive a sound education, Bill Milliken 
helps to ensure that the Lone Star State has a competent 
workforce and a stable and competitive economy; now, therefore, 
be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Bill Milliken for his excellent 
leadership and outstanding accomplishments as president of 
Communities in Schools, Incorporated, and extend best wishes to 
him for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 30, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate