SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1006
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mark Vallejo, who has been named the Communities in
Schools Board Member of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award honors those who have
demonstrated superior commitment to the Communities in Schools
program with outstanding initiative, leadership, and creativity;
and
WHEREAS, An employee of IBM Corporation, Mr. Vallejo has
been a member of the board of Communities in Schools of San
Antonio, Incorporated, for 10 years; during his tenure as a board
member, he has served two terms as board chair and has chaired
three standing committees; and
WHEREAS, In addition to attending board meetings, where he
actively participates and provides valuable input, Mr. Vallejo
attends charity events to help raise support and funds for the
organization, and he has adopted two schools to better gain
valuable experience with school staff, faculty, and students;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vallejo routinely makes campus visits, where
he uses his exceptional communication skills to work with
students and staff; he has also spent his personal funds on a
donation to a participating campus and for such items as track
shoes for students who want to take part in athletics; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vallejo is truly deserving of recognition for
the time, effort, and passion he applies to this outstanding
program; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Mark Vallejo on his committed
involvement in education and his many outstanding achievements
on behalf of Communities in Schools of San Antonio, Incorporated,
and extend congratulations to him on being named Communities in
Schools Board Member of the Year; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate