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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens from La Joya and McAllen who are members of |
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the Texas affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers are |
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visiting the State Capitol on March 16, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1974, Texas AFT represents more than |
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61,000 teachers, counselors, librarians, custodians, and other |
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non-administrative school employees across the Lone Star State; a |
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leader in the areas of salary and health insurance improvements and |
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teacher certification, Texas AFT is also recognized for the |
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implementation of a statewide leadership development program that |
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has become the model for other state federations; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Texas AFT work to create a supportive |
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environment conducive to learning and to ensure equal opportunity |
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for all students through a strong system of public schools; and |
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WHEREAS, The union also strives to raise the standards of all |
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the professions employed in the schools and to secure working |
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conditions that will enable the various staff members represented |
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to render the best possible service; and |
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WHEREAS, The members of Texas AFT believe that a vigorous |
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system of public schools is essential to preserving the liberties |
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and the robust, representative form of government that have so long |
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made this country a beacon for all the world, and they are to be |
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commended for their steadfast advocacy in behalf of the public |
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schools, their students, and their employees; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome the members of Texas AFT who are |
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visiting the State Capitol from La Joya and McAllen and extend to |
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them sincere best wishes for a memorable stay in Austin. |