SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the College for Texans Campaign in recognizing February of 2007 as Financial Aid Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS, An investment in college pays tremendous benefits for students; over a lifetime of working, a college graduate can expect to earn at least $1 million more than a high school graduate; and

WHEREAS, Financial aid makes a college education more attainable for students; each year, more than $4 billion in financial aid is offered to help students in Texas pay costs for college tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other expenses; and

WHEREAS, Students have access to various forms of financial aid, such as grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans, waivers, exemptions, and tax credits, to help them in their pursuit of higher education; and

WHEREAS, During Financial Aid Awareness Month, scheduled events will be held across the state to provide information to families about the many resources and types of financial aid that are available; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby recognize February of 2007 as Financial Aid Awareness Month and commend those associated with the College for Texans Campaign for their worthy efforts to increase financial aid awareness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Shapiro

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate