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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Education foundations serve as a valuable resource |
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for school districts across the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Based on a model developed by Dr. Pete Karabatsos, |
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education foundations are structured as tax-exempt nonprofit |
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organizations and managed by a volunteer board of directors |
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representing local businesses and civic organizations; the |
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foundations share a common mission to support the school systems |
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they serve; and |
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WHEREAS, Among their many contributions, education |
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foundations host various events to secure funds for a wide range of |
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initiatives, including innovative classroom approaches, educator |
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and student learning projects, and professional development |
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programs; they also connect school districts with the wider |
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community by creating partnerships with alumni, public figures, |
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parents, corporations, and philanthropists; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 2012, the Texas Education |
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Foundation Network has helped local education foundations provide |
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networking opportunities, facilitate sharing of best practices, |
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and provide training and resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Education foundations play an essential role in |
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equipping school districts with the tools they need to succeed, and |
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in so doing, they are contributing immeasurably to the future of the |
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Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby commend education foundations in Texas and extend to all |
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those associated with the organizations sincere best wishes for |
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continued success with their important work. |