SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 74

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in celebrating the outstanding success of Communities In Schools; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1979, the Communities In Schools program provides access to services that address children's unmet needs so they can stay in school; the program began in Houston and now operates 27 programs across the state; it is the largest dropout prevention program in the nation; and

WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas creates strong partnerships with local school districts, businesses, and the community that provide critical services to students who might otherwise drop out of school; and

WHEREAS, Having a good education is critical to maintaining a competitive edge in the workforce, and Communities In Schools of Texas is a vital organization that ensures the success of students at risk by providing the resources they need to stay in school; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Communities In Schools of Texas on its exemplary achievements and proclaim January, 2011, Communities In Schools Month and January 26, 2011, Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 24, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate