SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1006
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Mark Vallejo, who has been named the Communities in
  Schools Board Member of the Year; and
         WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors those who have
  demonstrated superior commitment to the Communities in Schools
  program with outstanding initiative, leadership, and creativity;
  and
         WHEREAS, An employee of IBM Corporation, Mr. Vallejo has
  been a member of the board of Communities in Schools of San
  Antonio, Incorporated, for 10 years; during his tenure as a board
  member, he has served two terms as board chair and has chaired
  three standing committees; and
         WHEREAS, In addition to attending board meetings, where he
  actively participates and provides valuable input, Mr. Vallejo
  attends charity events to help raise support and funds for the
  organization, and he has adopted two schools to better gain
  valuable experience with school staff, faculty, and students;
  and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Vallejo routinely makes campus visits, where
  he uses his exceptional communication skills to work with
  students and staff; he has also spent his personal funds on a
  donation to a participating campus and for such items as track
  shoes for students who want to take part in athletics; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Vallejo is truly deserving of recognition for
  the time, effort, and passion he applies to this outstanding
  program; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby commend Mark Vallejo on his committed
  involvement in education and his many outstanding achievements
  on behalf of Communities in Schools of San Antonio, Incorporated,
  and extend congratulations to him on being named Communities in
  Schools Board Member of the Year; 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
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 25, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate