SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the students of Arlington Heights High School for their efforts to advance literacy; and

WHEREAS, The dedicated members of the Student Literacy Committee of Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth recently hosted a literacy rally to promote and celebrate the profound importance of reading; and

WHEREAS, The ability to read, write, and speak well is more than a simple advantage for young people; these skills are a necessity in a world where technology and mass communication are the driving factors in a global society; and

WHEREAS, At the recent literacy rally, the high school students who organized the event spent time reading one-on-one with youngsters and working directly with the children to help them increase their comprehensive skills; and

WHEREAS, More than 1,000 young students attended the event, and, through the generous support of Score a Goal in the Classroom, some 3,500 books were given away; and

WHEREAS, Such efforts to encourage advanced literacy among young people are crucial to the creation of a strong workforce in this country; moreover, the power of the written word can enrich the lives of young individuals and inspire them to dream big and to reach for the stars; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Student Literacy Committee at Arlington Heights High School for their efforts to promote literacy; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.

Davis

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 6, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate