By: Watson S.C.R. No. 28
 
 
 
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dr. Joe E. Gonzales, who is serving his final year as
  principal of Austin Can! Academy, an open enrollment, dropout
  recovery charter high school serving at-risk students in Travis
  County; and
         WHEREAS, Since Dr. Gonzales began serving as principal of
  Austin Can! Academy in July of 2007, the school has moved
  consistently in a positive direction; enrollment increased from 88
  students to 415; attendance rates increased from 70 to 87 percent,
  and graduation rates increased three years in a row; and
         WHEREAS, The academy's college readiness program has also
  seen substantial increases in the number of students enrolled in
  college and in the amount of financial aid they receive; and
         WHEREAS, Dr. Gonzales earned a doctorate in education from
  Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1990, and he has
  served with distinction as a superintendent of schools in Texas and
  Michigan for more than 12 years; throughout his highly successful
  career in education, Dr. Gonzales has also been a leader in civic
  and academic associations, and he has received numerous awards and
  commendations for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
  hereby commend Dr. Joe E. Gonzales for his outstanding career in
  education and for his many contributions to the success of Austin
  Can! Academy; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him
  as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.