SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the multicultural education researchers of our state
for their commitment to ensuring that all students are able to
participate fully in our society; and
WHEREAS, Multicultural education researchers study the
basic tenets of democracy, cultural pluralism, and equity for all
and strive to promote these ideals by advocating a multicultural
approach to education; and
WHEREAS, Multicultural education researchers serve as a
valuable resource for educators who seek to incorporate
instructional strategies and curricula that encourage equal
participation and social action from all students; they propose
the use of materials and practices that accurately reflect the
contributions and perspectives of all members of our society; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated professionals work to endow each
student with the knowledge of their own intrinsic self-worth and
to ensure full and fair participation by all in a more just and
equitable society; they are truly deserving of recognition for
their commitment and their many contributions to our system of
education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend our state's multicultural education
researchers for their dedication to diversity and fairness and
join them in celebrating March 27 and 28, 2009, as Multicultural
Education Research Awareness Days in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of these special days.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate