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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 411
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Communities In Schools of Texas for its outstanding |
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achievements in helping kids to stay in school and prepare for |
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life; and |
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WHEREAS, An exemplary dropout prevention program |
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administered by the Texas Education Agency, Communities In |
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Schools of Texas, through partnerships with local school districts, |
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businesses, and the community, provides services for students in |
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kindergarten through the 12th grade in 26 areas across the state; |
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the organization serves over 535,000 students and provides |
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intensive case management services to over 77,000 students who |
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are at risk of dropping out of school; and |
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WHEREAS, The young people of Texas face multiple challenges |
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to staying in school; Communities In Schools of Texas addresses |
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these challenges and gives students the opportunity to focus on |
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learning; the lives of young people without an education become |
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difficult, and their lack of education ultimately costs the state |
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billions of dollars; we are proud that Communities In Schools of |
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Texas is the leading program of the state and nation in combating |
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the dropout problem; and |
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WHEREAS, Dropout prevention is not just a school |
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problem--it is a community responsibility; ensuring the |
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education of all young Texans is critical for having a competent |
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workforce, a stable economy, fewer prisons, and a competitive |
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edge; it is important for the citizens of our state to assist |
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Communities In Schools of Texas in helping our children to |
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succeed in school and prepare for life; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Communities In Schools |
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of Texas for its excellent work and declare March 8, 2007, |
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Communities In Schools Day at the Capitol and March, 2007, |
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Communities In Schools Month; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Communities In Schools of Texas as an expression of esteem from |
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the Texas Senate. |
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Shapleigh |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 6, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |