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