H.R. No. 2833
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through their participation in the Speak Up! Speak
Out! program, students at Akins High School, Garza High School, and
LBJ High School in Austin are discovering the many ways they can
make a difference in their communities; and
WHEREAS, An initiative of the Annette Strauss Institute for
Civic Participation at The University of Texas at Austin, Speak Up!
Speak Out! is an innovative civic education program that allows
high school students to identify community problems and develop
creative and viable solutions; working in teams, the students
present their findings to area leaders at the annual spring civics
fair, which was held this year on May 21, 2009, on the UT-Austin
campus; and
WHEREAS, Teachers Linda O'Neal of Akins High, Martha Cason of
Garza High, and Mark Cunningham of LBJ High have demonstrated
outstanding leadership in their work with the Speak Up! Speak Out!
programs at their schools; these educators, in cooperation with
staff, mentors, and volunteer judges, play an important role in
encouraging our youth to take an interest in civic matters; and
WHEREAS, A democratic form of government depends on the
informed participation of its people, and the skills and knowledge
gained through Speak Up! Speak Out! are preparing many young Texans
to become engaged, productive citizens of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the students and teachers at Akins,
Garza, and LBJ High Schools who participated in Speak Up! Speak Out!
and commend all those involved in this noteworthy program for their
contributions; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the schools and for the Annette Strauss Institute for
Civic Participation as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Howard of Travis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2833 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House