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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas PTA are gathering in Austin on |
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February 3, 2011, for Texas PTA Rally Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas PTA is a noncommercial, nonpartisan |
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organization that promotes the welfare of the state's young people; |
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members are dedicated to securing strong laws for the care and |
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protection of children and youth, encouraging cooperation among |
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parents and teachers, and uniting educators and the general public |
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to ensure the highest advantages in education; and |
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WHEREAS, The group's 2011 legislative priorities include |
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pursuing an adequate and equitable solution for school funding, |
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strengthening penalties for cyberbullying, and supporting programs |
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to fight obesity; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the skilled leadership of president Sharon |
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Goldblatt, the more than 500,000 members of the Texas PTA continue |
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to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to public education and to |
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ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach his or her |
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full potential; the organization plays an important role in |
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advocating for Texas children, and this special day provides an |
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opportunity to commend PTA members for their dedication to such |
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worthy goals; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 3, 2011, as Texas PTA Rally |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to PTA members |
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who are present on this day; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Texas PTA as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |