H.R. No. 548
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Parent Teacher Association are
gathering at the State Capitol on February 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This year marks 100 years of service by the group,
whose members share a common goal to provide the best possible
education for Texas youths; to that end, the organization
diligently works to promote a positive environment in the home,
school, and community, secure adequate laws for the care and
protection of children, and forge a closer relationship between the
home and school; and
WHEREAS, The group's more than 630,000 members consist of
parents, educators, and other concerned citizens from around the
state who together make up the largest child-advocacy organization
in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1909, the Texas PTA is organized into 18
geographic areas, 93 councils, and more than 2,600 local campus
groups; local PTAs meet, study problems, support teachers, and
attend parenting workshops, and by becoming more informed on issues
regarding children and education, members become more effective
teachers and parents and more engaged citizens; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the last century, the Texas PTA has
worked to improve educational opportunities for all Texas children,
and its efforts have greatly benefited the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 2009, as Texas Parent
Teacher Association Day at the State Capitol and extend to all those
in attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Patrick
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 548 was adopted by the House on
February 26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House