SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 546

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize San Juan Diego Catholic High School for providing a high-quality, college-preparatory education for the young people of Central Texas; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 2002, San Juan Diego Catholic High School has instituted a unique Corporate Work Study Program; through this exceptional program, all students gain on-the-job experience at entry-level positions in the corporate world while they pursue college-preparatory level academic studies; and

WHEREAS, San Juan Diego Catholic High School has benefited from the support of some of the top companies and nonprofit organizations in Austin, including Dell, Incorporated, Vinson and Elkins, Seton Healthcare Network, Goodwill Industries, and The University of Texas at Austin; and

WHEREAS, San Juan Diego Catholic High School provides its students the opportunity to become responsible, capable, and caring individuals, ready to be the leaders of a new generation; the school deserves recognition for its rigorous curriculum and innovative Corporate Work Study Program; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend San Juan Diego Catholic High School for uniting the corporate and academic worlds and making high-quality education affordable for the young people of Texas; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 27, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate