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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 320

	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 helping 
students to stay in school and prepare for life; and
	WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas, 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 418,000 students and provides intensive
case management services to over 68,000 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 of Texas 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 of Texas as 
the state's leading program in 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 to having a competent workforce, 
a stable economy, and less crime; it is important for the 
citizens of our state to assist Communities In Schools of Texas 
in its efforts to help our children to succeed in school and 
prepare for life; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Communities In Schools
of Texas for its excellent work and declare March 9, 2005, 
Communities In Schools Day at the Capitol and March of 2005, 
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 March 8, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate