SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 55

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join Texans across the state in celebrating January 30, 2017, as Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day; and

WHEREAS, A Texas Capitol Schoolhouse event has been held at the beginning of every legislative session since 1995; the activities and exhibits at these events demonstrate how educational technology funding is being used to improve the state's public schools; and

WHEREAS, The 2017 participants are from the Coleman, Coppell, Deer Park, Denton, Klein, New Braunfels, Pasadena, San Saba, Temple, and Ysleta Independent School Districts and from the Texas School for the Deaf; and

WHEREAS, During Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day, students and teachers from the various districts set up classrooms in the Capitol and conduct normal classes in order to demonstrate the role of educational technology in Texas schools; this year's students are exhibiting their skills in such fields as robotics engineering, coding, digital portfolios, rocket engineering, and virtual reality animation; and

WHEREAS, Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day provides an opportunity for legislators and other state officials to observe firsthand how state funding for educational technology is providing students with the resources they need to succeed and thrive in today's complex world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the participants in the 2017 Texas Capitol Schoolhouse Day on their commitment to excellence in education and extend to all best wishes for a memorable and successful event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this exemplary event.

Taylor of Galveston

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 30, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate