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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, It is essential for the future prosperity of the |
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Lone Star State that more young Texans pursue higher education and |
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develop the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in today's |
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global economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Generation TX is an innovative program sponsored by |
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the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that seeks to |
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establish a culture of college and career readiness in Texas public |
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schools and to promote the idea that postsecondary studies are a |
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realistic goal for all students in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, This community-based initiative assists students by |
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providing detailed guidance on how to further their education and |
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by outlining the processes of applying for admission and financial |
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aid; in addition, the program is intended to raise awareness of the |
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Texas College and Career Readiness Standards that are being |
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implemented in public schools and to build support for those |
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measures; and |
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WHEREAS, GenTX.org, the official website of Generation TX, |
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connects students in a fun and informative online community and |
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serves as a resource center that clarifies the steps that students |
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need to take to pursue their studies beyond high school; and |
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WHEREAS, GenTX Day is being observed on May 20, 2011, to draw |
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attention to the Generation TX initiative and to celebrate and |
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congratulate students in the state, especially the graduating class |
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of 2011; to help commemorate GenTX Day, all residents of the Lone |
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Star State are asked to wear their favorite college T-shirt to show |
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their support for higher education; and |
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WHEREAS, A postsecondary education offers many benefits, |
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including broader opportunities, a more rewarding career path, |
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pride of achievement, and the ability to attain a better standard of |
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living, and the celebration of GenTX Day will help young Texans to |
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better appreciate the actions they can take to prepare themselves |
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for the challenges and opportunities of the future; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 20, 2011, as GenTX Day and commend |
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Generation TX for helping students and their families become better |
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informed about college and career education. |