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