SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 53
         WHEREAS, The observance of National School Counselor Week
  from February 1 through 7, 2021, provides a fitting opportunity
  to recognize professional school counselors across Texas; and
         WHEREAS, These outstanding individuals are employed in
  public and private schools throughout the state, and they hold
  dual certifications in teaching and counseling; dedicated to
  helping youth reach their full potential, school counselors
  encourage students to explore their abilities, interests,
  talents, emotional well-being, and mental health; and
         WHEREAS, School counselors work closely with teachers,
  principals, and other campus personnel to guide students through
  the process of setting goals for themselves; in addition,
  counselors engage with parents to support the educational,
  personal, social, and emotional growth of their children; and
         WHEREAS, As committed educators, school counselors
  identify and utilize community resources to enhance
  comprehensive counseling programs; an integral part of the
  educational process, these programs enable students to succeed
  and become productive members of society; and
         WHEREAS, Devoted to the development of our young people,
  professional school counselors are helping to ensure that the
  future of the Lone Star State rests in capable hands, and they are
  indeed deserving of special recognition for their invaluable
  work; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
  Legislature, hereby recognize February 1 through 7, 2021, as
  National School Counselor Week and extend to all professional
  school counselors of Texas sincere best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
 
  Lucio
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 9, 2021.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate