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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 557
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WHEREAS, Excellence in education is vital to the success of |
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our nation and our state, and Texas seeks to provide each child |
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and adolescent with high-quality educational opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Education develops the intellect through lessons |
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in literacy, math, and science and prepares students for the |
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responsibilities and opportunities of the future; and |
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WHEREAS, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, widely known |
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simply as the Rebbe, was a global spiritual leader who dedicated |
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his life to the betterment of mankind, and he provided a shining |
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example of what education ought to be for all people; and |
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WHEREAS, The Rebbe's tireless advocacy for youth, which |
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emphasized the importance of education and good character, |
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instilled hope for a brighter future into the lives of countless |
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people around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The Rebbe taught that education, in general, |
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should not be limited to the acquisition of knowledge and |
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preparation for a career, nor should its sole focus be on making a |
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better living; and |
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WHEREAS, His philosophy was that the educational systems |
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must also focus on building character--honesty and independence, |
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drive and discipline, courage and compassion; and |
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WHEREAS, In recognition of the Rebbe's outstanding and |
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lasting contributions toward global education and his focus on |
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morality and acts of charity, the Rebbe has been awarded the |
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Congressional Gold Medal, and the United States Congress has |
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establishedhisbirthdayasanationaldaytoraiseawarenessof |
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the importance of strengthening the educational systems for our |
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children; and |
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WHEREAS, Every year since 1978, on the Rebbe's birthday, |
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the President of the United States, regardless of political |
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affiliation, has paid tribute to the Rebbe's vision by |
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proclaiming "Education & Sharing Day USA"; and |
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WHEREAS, By instilling a spirit of service and a rich |
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appreciation for learning in our children, all involved in the |
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field of education create a more optimistic future for our |
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citizens and our state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby proclaim April 16, 2019, Texas Education and |
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Sharing Day. |
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| Bettencourt |
Johnson |
Seliger |
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Kolkhorst |
Watson |
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Paxton |
Zaffirini |
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Patrick, President of the 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 April 9, 2019. |
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________________________________ |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |