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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Richardson High School Law Magnet program is |
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providing students with a strong foundation on which to build; and |
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WHEREAS, Utilizing an interdisciplinary curriculum based in |
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theoretical research and its application, field experiences, and |
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technology skills, the RHS Law Magnet program offers a rigorous |
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course of study; students are not only equipped with legal |
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knowledge and skills, but also with an understanding of the |
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fundamental principles and values that characterize the American |
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legal system; the school features an extensive law library, which |
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supports the research and writing component of the program; and |
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WHEREAS, Active learning opportunities include mock trials, |
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field trips to law-related settings, and community service, and |
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students can pursue pertinent internships; those selected to join |
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the mock trial team, known as the Legal Eagles, learn how to bring a |
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case to court and attend competitions throughout the state; law |
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magnet students can further benefit by participating in the Law |
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Review, a social group that promotes school spirit, interest in the |
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legal professions, and camaraderie; and |
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WHEREAS, The continuing vitality of the legal profession in |
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Texas depends in large part on the enthusiasm of young people for |
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the study of the law and the pursuit of justice, and the Richardson |
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High School Law Magnet program is helping to prepare young people |
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who are dedicated to participating in our constitutional democracy; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Richardson High School Law Magnet |
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program and extend to all those associated with it sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Richardson High School Law Magnet program as an |
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expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |