SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195

WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas has made a positive difference in the lives of countless youth and their families; and

WHEREAS, Part of the nation's largest dropout prevention network, Communities In Schools of Texas was established in Houston in 1979, and through the years it has expanded to include 27 programs throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, This worthwhile organization works to create partnerships with local school districts, businesses, and the community in an effort to provide critical services to students at risk of dropping out; of the thousands of participants served by Communities In Schools each year, 99 percent stay in school and 94 percent are promoted to the next grade; and

WHEREAS, Helping young Texans to prepare for successful futures, Communities In Schools of Texas is a program of immeasurable importance, and it is a pleasure to recognize it for the support it provides to students in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby recognize February 18, 2015, as Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate