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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the affiliates of Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic |
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and Academic Development on the occasion of the organization's |
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30th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic |
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Development, also known as RGV LEAD, is a Texas nonprofit and |
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federal 501c3 organization that promotes college and career |
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readiness and encourages schools, community leaders, and |
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employers to prepare students for employment and help them |
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develop the skills and expertise that will prepare them to meet |
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their scholastic and professional goals; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1992 by Patricia Bubb, RGV LEAD builds |
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partnerships between education and industry to cultivate smooth |
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and successful transitions between the educational setting and |
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occupational and professional success; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout its existence, RGV LEAD has |
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collaborated with school districts, colleges, and businesses to |
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offer career guidance to its students and to equip students with |
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the skills that will ensure them employment in the area's |
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workforce; and |
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WHEREAS, RGV LEAD has led the regional effort to improve |
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graduation and college enrollment rates, to foster workforce |
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readiness in graduates and to supply employers with an educated, |
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skilled workforce; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the partners and |
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staff of Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic |
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Development on their contributions to higher education and |
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economic development in the Rio Grande Valley over the past 30 |
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years; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |