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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the visiting representatives of the Houston A-Plus |
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Challenge program and recognize February 23, 2011, as Houston |
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A-Plus Challenge Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Houston A-Plus Challenge aims to serve as a |
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catalyst for change in the public schools, which educate 90 |
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percent of the children in the region; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Houston A-Plus Challenge program |
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team up with principals and teachers in targeted schools to |
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ensure that every student is prepared for postsecondary success; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Six middle schools in the region have been |
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selected to take part in the Challenge Network, a two-year, $4.4 |
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million pilot project sponsored by Houston A-Plus Challenge; and |
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WHEREAS, The Challenge Network strives to help schools |
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increase the number of students who move beyond mere proficiency |
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and attain real readiness for postsecondary success; and |
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WHEREAS, The Challenge Network also works to increase the |
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capacity of teachers and school leaders to sustain gains beyond |
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the two years of assistance from the A-Plus program; and |
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WHEREAS, If the program proves to be as successful as |
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anticipated, the Challenge Network plans to expand to reach |
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50,000 children in 70 schools throughout the greater Houston area |
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within six years; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend all those involved with Houston |
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A-Plus Challenge and the Challenge Network for their efforts to |
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provide a more challenging curriculum to keep students motivated |
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and prepare them for future success in school and beyond; and, be |
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it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the organization as a memento of this special day. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 23, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |