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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 289
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WHEREAS, A number of outstanding Texas organizations are |
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working together to raise awareness of the importance of |
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out-of-school initiatives for students, and it is indeed fitting |
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to acknowledge their endeavors as they gather in Austin on |
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February 26, 2015, for Expanded Learning Opportunities Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Partnership for Out of School Time is a |
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statewide network of nonprofit, public, and private sector |
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groups dedicated to providing students in kindergarten through |
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12th grade with a wide selection of before-school, after-school, |
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and summer break activities; its sweeping list of providers |
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ranges from such nationally recognized organizations as the |
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YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, and 4-H to local service and |
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faith-based organizations and municipal programs; and |
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WHEREAS, Expanded Learning Opportunities initiatives give |
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youths, many of whom are otherwise unsupervised after school |
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hours, a safe and supportive environment where they can engage in |
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science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, |
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performing and fine arts, health and nutrition programs, |
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physical activity, and character building; participation in |
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these activities has been shown to improve grades, test scores, |
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attendance, behavior, and grade promotion; and |
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WHEREAS, Expanded Learning Opportunities programs have |
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helped countless young Texans to aspire to the highest level of |
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personal development and have enhanced the quality of life in |
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communities across the state, and those who devote their time and |
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energy to these goals are deserving of our deep respect and |
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appreciation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2015, as Expanded |
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Learning Opportunities Day at the State Capitol and extend to all |
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those participating sincere best wishes for the future. |
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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 March 2, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |