SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 146

WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to join The College for Texans Campaign in recognizing February 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 college more affordable for students; in excess of $3 billion in financial aid is available each year to help Texas students pay for the costs of college--tuition, fees, books, supplies, and other expenses; and

WHEREAS, Many forms of financial aid are available to assist Texans in their pursuit of higher education, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, loans, waivers, exemptions, and tax credits; and

WHEREAS, Through scheduled events across the state during Financial Aid Awareness Month, families will become better informed about the resources that are available; now, therefore, be it

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

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for members of The College for Texans Campaign as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Shapleigh

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 31, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate