SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens across the state in celebrating February 8, 2017, as Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas was established in Houston in 1979; the organization's mission is to surround students with a community of support that will empower them and help them to stay in school and achieve their goals; and

WHEREAS, The organization builds partnerships with school districts, businesses, and communities in order to provide critical services to students who are at risk of dropping out of school; and

WHEREAS, In the years since its inception, Communities In Schools of Texas has expanded to include 28 programs that annually serve more than 93,000 at-risk students in 942 Texas schools; among students participating in the program, 92 percent make improvements in their classroom behavior, and 95 percent are promoted to the next grade level; and

WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas is a program of immeasurable importance that helps young Texans prepare for the years ahead and build bright and successful futures; it is indeed fitting that we honor those associated with the organization for their work on behalf of the students of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to the success of Communities In Schools of Texas and extend to them best wishes for an enjoyable Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 8, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate