SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 332

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize March 9, 2005, as Communities In Schools of Laredo 
Capitol Day and to pay tribute to the organization on the 
occasion of its 15th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Communities In Schools is a nationwide program 
that was created with the goal of helping young people to stay in 
school; the organization provides services for students in 
kindergarten through 12th grade; and
	WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Laredo has successfully 
built partnerships with schools, law enforcement agencies, 
social service organizations, civic groups and health providers, 
and it champions the use of these groups to help young people 
learn, stay in school and prepare for life; and
	WHEREAS, Collaborating with these community groups has 
allowed Communities In Schools of Laredo to provide a wide array 
of benefits and services to area students, including scholarships,
leadership training and mentoring, life medical skills training 
and free eye examinations and treatment; and
	WHEREAS, Due to the dedication and outstanding
leadership of the board of directors and of Executive Director
José Luís Gutierrez, Communities In Schools of Laredo has helped 
many students to stay in school and to make positive contributions
to their communities; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Communities In Schools of 
Laredo for its valuable contributions to the young people of our 
state and congratulate the organization on the occasion of its 
15th anniversary; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a 
memento of Communities In Schools of Laredo Capitol Day.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 9, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate