SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 241
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the members of the Fast Growth School Coalition who are
  gathering in Austin on March 2, 2015, to celebrate Fast Growth
  School Coalition Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and
 
         WHEREAS, The Fast Growth School Coalition, which was founded
  in 1996, is a grassroots organization of school districts pursuing
  legislative solutions to the financial and structural challenges
  resulting from their rapidly expanding populations; and
 
         WHEREAS, The 85 districts that meet the criteria for
  membership in the Fast Growth School Coalition have an enrollment
  of at least 2,500 students, with growth of at least 10 percent or a
  net increase of 3,500 or more students over the past five years; and
 
         WHEREAS, Led by executive director Michelle Smith and
  chair Dr. Brad Lancaster, Superintendent of the Lake Travis
  Independent School District, the Fast Growth School Coalition
  advocates on behalf of districts and holds presentations and
  conferences throughout the year to inform members, corporate
  partners, and the media of the escalating needs of schools throughout
  the Lone Star State; among the group's principal concerns are the
  50-cent debt test, existing debt allotment, instructional facilities
  allotment, and new instructional facilities allotment; and
 
         WHEREAS, By coordinating efforts to address the serious
  issues that educators, administrators, and children are facing in
  this rapidly growing state, the Fast Growth School Coalition is
  working to make a positive difference in Texas; now, therefore, be it
 
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 2, 2015, as Fast Growth
  School Coalition Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend
  to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable
  and meaningful visit to Austin.
 
  Nelson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 23, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate