H.R. No. 2899
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through their participation in the Speak Up! Speak
Out! program, students at Horizon High School in El Paso are
discovering the many ways they can make a difference in their
community; 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, Teacher Andrea Figueroa has demonstrated
outstanding leadership in her work with the Speak Up! Speak Out!
program at Horizon High; in cooperation with the staff, mentors,
and volunteer judges who assist with the program, this esteemed
educator is playing an admirable 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 Speak Up! Speak Out! program and
its participants at Horizon High School and commend all those
involved in this noteworthy initiative for their contributions;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the school and for the Annette Strauss Institute for
Civic Participation as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Quintanilla
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2899 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House