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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 399
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Byron V. Garrett for his outstanding work in the fields |
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of education and family relations; and |
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WHEREAS, Byron Garrett is chairman of the National Family |
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Engagement Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to |
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transforming education through meaningful family engagement; |
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throughout his career, he has been committed to advancing the |
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principle that every individual has a responsibility to serve in |
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the best interests of the nation's children; and |
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WHEREAS, He has held numerous posts through which he has |
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contributed to the promotion of family-centered educational |
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efforts; he has been a columnist for Parenting magazine, a lead |
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strategist and planner for the NBC News program Education Nation, |
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and a chief executive officer of the National PTA; he was also an |
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integral part of the Helping America's Youth initiative; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly accomplished writer, he is the author of |
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The ABC's of Life, and his work has appeared in such publications |
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as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Jet magazine; he has |
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been a featured guest on the Today Show and the Dr.Phil show; and |
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WHEREAS, Byron Garrett is also a talented speaker and an |
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influential African American leader who has had a profound impact |
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on the lives of countless young people, and it is truly fitting |
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that he receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Byron V. Garrett on his |
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exceptional literary work and educational initiatives and |
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extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 9, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |