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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Council of Teachers of |
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English Language Arts is visiting the State Capitol on |
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March 24, 2011, for their first Legislative Advocacy Day; and |
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WHEREAS, Representing nearly 1,500 members statewide, TCTELA |
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is dedicated to advancing the literacy of all Texas students; to |
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meet that worthwhile goal, the group is working to create a network |
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of professionals, provide research-based development |
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opportunities, and enhance public understanding of the connection |
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between teacher knowledge and student learning; and |
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WHEREAS, TCTELA affiliates have access to valuable resources |
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on service-learning, cross-content curricula, social issues, and |
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diverse cultures, and they are kept up to date through a quarterly |
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newsletter, Texas Voices, and an informative online community; the |
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organization also publishes a peer-reviewed journal, English in |
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Texas, and advocates for responsible, pedagogically sound |
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decisions regarding literacy; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, TCTELA has been a staunch |
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supporter of the educational community, and those charged with the |
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important work of teaching and inspiring our children continue to |
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benefit from its efforts; 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 the Texas Council of Teachers of |
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English Language Arts on the occasion of its Legislative Advocacy |
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Day and extend to all those in attendance best wishes for a |
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productive and memorable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |