SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 78

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize February 3, 2009, as Junior Achievement Day at the Texas Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Junior Achievement is a volunteer organization designed to assist schools with educating students and preparing them for adult life; and

WHEREAS, Through a partnership with the public schools of Texas, Junior Achievement volunteers deliver research-based lessons in classrooms and after-school programs at all levels, from kindergarten through grade 12; and

WHEREAS, Junior Achievement has 17,000 trained volunteers who serve more than 375,000 Texas students; and

WHEREAS, Junior Achievement initiatives help students gain a better understanding of the importance of staying in school, the value of college, and the necessity of preparing oneself for the future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend Junior Achievement volunteers for their hard work and many accomplishments and extend best wishes to all associated with the organization for an enjoyable Junior Achievement Day at the Texas Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this occasion.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate