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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 821
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WHEREAS, It is essential for the future prosperity of the |
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Lone Star State that more young Texans pursue higher education |
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and develop the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in |
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today's global economy; and |
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WHEREAS, Generation TX is an innovative program sponsored |
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by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that seeks to |
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establish a culture of college and career readiness in Texas |
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public schools and to promote the idea that postsecondary studies |
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are a realistic goal for all students in the state; and |
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WHEREAS, This community-based initiative assists students |
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by providing detailed guidance on how to further their education |
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and by outlining the processes of applying for admission and |
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financial aid; in addition, Generation TX provides inspiration |
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to students to pursue higher education, as well as valuable |
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information on college readiness; and |
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WHEREAS, GenTX.org, the official website of Generation |
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TX, connects students in a fun and informative online |
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community and serves as a resource center that clarifies the |
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steps that students need to take to pursue their studies beyond |
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high school; and |
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WHEREAS, GenTX Day is being observed on May 3, 2013, to |
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draw attention to the Generation TX initiative and to celebrate |
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and congratulate students in the state, especially this year's |
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graduating seniors; to help commemorate GenTX Day, all residents |
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of the Lone Star State can 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 |
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educational gaps in their community, so Generation TX is asking |
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students, parents, educators, nonprofit organizations, |
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businesses, and all participating groups to do at least one of |
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these three things on GenTX Day: fill out a college application, |
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take a college tour, or be a college 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 |
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of living, and the celebration of GenTX Day will help young |
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Texans to better appreciate the actions they can take to prepare |
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themselves for the challenges and opportunities of the future; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby recognize May 3, 2013, as GenTX Day and |
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commend Generation TX for helping students and their families |
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become better informed about college and career education; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an |
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expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Seliger |
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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 May 3, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |