SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69

WHEREAS, Students from across the Lone Star State are gathering in Austin on January 28 to take part in the 2019 Texas Capitol Schoolhouse; and

WHEREAS, This unique program has given Texas students and teachers the opportunity to demonstrate to legislators and other state leaders how technology is being used in their schools and how it can enhance the learning process; and

WHEREAS, During the day, teachers and students are setting up classrooms in the State Capitol, where they will showcase new and innovative technologies they are employing on their campuses; participants will demonstrate their skills in such areas as audio and video production, robotics, and engineering; and

WHEREAS, A number of talented students are taking part in this year's event, representing the Coleman, Coppell, Deer Park, Denton, Galveston, New Braunfels, Pasadena, Temple, and Ysleta Independent School Districts as well as the Texas School for the Deaf; and

WHEREAS, Evolving technology continues to improve our lives and the way we learn, and these outstanding young Texans are embracing the 21st-century tools that will help them prepare for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby recognize the 2019 Texas Capitol Schoolhouse and commend its participants for their contributions to this exciting event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the 2019 Texas Capitol Schoolhouse.

Taylor

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 28, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate