SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 794

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize James Buchanan, who has received the Friend of the Profession award from the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching; and

WHEREAS, James Buchanan is principal of Communications Arts High School of the Northside Independent School District in San Antonio; he received the award for his leadership in his school and his support of the study of international languages; and

WHEREAS, Due to his advocacy and leadership, his school adopted the policy that all students take three years of Spanish language classes; his work with the International Language Department includes encouraging student and teacher involvement through mentoring programs and attendance at conferences; and

WHEREAS, He has been actively involved with the production of the Spanish language newspaper, La Comunidad; he invites Spanish-speaking artists to his high school campus and takes every opportunity to speak with the students and their parents in Spanish; and

WHEREAS, Principal Buchanan is truly a source of inspiration to language educators, and he has played a significant role in advancing the cause of bilingual education in the San Antonio community and our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Principal James Buchanan of Communications Arts High School for his work supporting bilingual education and extend to him congratulations on earning the Friend of the Profession award from the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Van de Putte

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate