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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, It is essential for the future prosperity of the |
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Lone Star State that young Texans pursue higher education and |
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develop the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in today's |
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global economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Generation TX is an innovative program sponsored by |
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the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that seeks to |
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establish a culture of college and career readiness in Texas public |
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schools and to promote the idea that postsecondary studies are a |
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realistic goal for all students in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, This community-based initiative assists students by |
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providing detailed guidance on how to further their education and |
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by outlining the processes of applying for admission and financial |
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aid; in addition, Generation TX provides inspiration to students to |
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pursue higher education, as well as valuable information on college |
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readiness; and |
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WHEREAS, GenTX.org, the official website of Generation TX, |
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connects students in a fun and informative online community and |
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serves as a resource center that clarifies the steps that students |
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need to take to pursue their studies beyond high school; and |
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WHEREAS, GenTX Day is being observed on May 3, 2013, to draw |
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attention to the Generation TX initiative and to celebrate and |
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congratulate students in the state, especially this year's |
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graduating seniors; to help commemorate GenTX Day, all residents of |
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the Lone Star State are asked to wear a T-shirt of their favorite |
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college to show their support for higher education; and |
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WHEREAS, This year's theme, "Take a Step on GenTX Day," is |
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designed to motivate school and community groups to celebrate the |
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day with college enrollment activities that help close educational |
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gaps in their community, so Generation TX is asking students, |
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parents, educators, nonprofits, businesses, and all participating |
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groups to do at least one of these three things on GenTX Day: fill |
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out a college application, take a college tour, or be a college |
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mentor; and |
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WHEREAS, A postsecondary education offers many benefits, |
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including broader opportunities, a more rewarding career path, |
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pride of achievement, and the ability to attain a better standard of |
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living, and the celebration of GenTX Day will help young Texans to |
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better appreciate the actions they can take to prepare themselves |
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for the challenges and opportunities of the future; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 3, 2013, as GenTX Day at the State |
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Capitol and commend Generation TX for helping students and their |
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families become better informed about college and career education. |