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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Texas PTA are gathering in Austin on |
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February 27, 2017, in recognition of Texas PTA Rally Day at the |
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State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding on October 19, 1909, by Ella |
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Caruthers Porter, Texas PTA has played a vital role in fostering the |
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education, health, and well-being of children across the state, as |
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well as served as a valued resource for parents, teachers, school |
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administrators, and community leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, With half a million members, the association is |
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present on almost 3,000 campuses statewide and is headquartered in |
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downtown Austin; it is led by president Lisa Holbrook of Houston, a |
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volunteer and mother of two; during each Texas legislative session, |
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representatives of the organization gather at the State Capitol to |
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advocate in behalf of Texas children; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedicated members of Texas PTA work tirelessly |
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to support students and to advance the mission of Texas schools, and |
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their exceptional efforts have helped to make the Lone Star State an |
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even better place to live and raise a family; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 27, 2017, as Texas PTA Rally |
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Day at the State Capitol and commend the leadership and members of |
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Texas PTA for their important contributions in behalf of our youth; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Texas PTA as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |