SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 496

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the founders of the Fast Growth School Coalition and to welcome school district superintendents and coalition members from around the state as they come together to celebrate Fast Growth School Day at the Texas Capitol on March 27, 2013; and

WHEREAS, The Fast Growth School Coalition was established in 1996 as a grassroots organization of school districts; its purpose is to seek legislative solutions to the financial and structural demands created by the rapidly growing populations of the member districts; and

WHEREAS, There are approximately 100 districts that meet the qualifications to become a member of the organization; these districts account for more than 83 percent of the state's enrollment increase over the past five years; and

WHEREAS, With the input of its member superintendents, the coalition is dedicated to establishing a shared agenda and providing a voice for that agenda; the coalition works hard to continue providing a quality education for all of the state's students, and its goals and accomplishments are indeed worthy of recognition and praise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Fast Growth School Coalition and extend best wishes for a successful and productive Fast Growth School Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the coalition and its founders as an expression of high regard 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 March 19, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate