SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 408
	WHEREAS, Students of the National Wildlife Federation's 
Earth Tomorrow Program are visiting the State Capitol on
March 21, 2005, and this occasion provides a fitting opportunity 
to recognize a truly outstanding group; and
	WHEREAS, Aiming to improve environmental literacy and 
leadership skills of underserved inner city youth, this 
innovative program encourages high school students to understand 
the natural world and its implications in their everyday lives; 
and
	WHEREAS, Earth Tomorrow incorporates specialized 
curriculum, field trips, guest speakers, and a residential 
summer institute to teach students about their local environment 
and the positive impact they can have in their communities; 
participants discover their local watershed and learn how their 
actions can affect this important ecological element and 
ultimately the health of the Galveston Bay; and
	WHEREAS, By developing and implementing environmental 
action projects that foster coalition building within their 
communities, members learn leadership skills and are exposed to 
practical steps leading to an understanding of environmental 
careers and career paths in general; and
	WHEREAS, Students from the Houston Independent School 
District's Madison, Worthing, Jack Yates, and Cesar Chavez
High Schools are participating in the Earth Tomorrow Program, and 
their commitment to such a worthy endeavor is indeed commendable; 
now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby welcome the students of the Earth 
Tomorrow Program to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere 
best wishes for a memorable visit.
                                                                 Ellis, Gallegos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 21, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate