SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 680
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Communities In Schools State Advisory Committee in
establishing a new category for a Best of Texas Award in honor of
former Texas Senator Gonzalo Barrientos; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership and advocacy for youth,
Senator Barrientos has contributed significantly to the dropout
prevention movement, bringing heightened awareness to the issue
and to the needs of students, families, and communities; and
WHEREAS, Senator Barrientos has championed Communities In
Schools for more than 20 years; he sponsored the first
Communities In Schools legislation and served on the Communities
In Schools National Board of Directors; today, he continues to
share his time with the organization as board chair of the state
advisory committee; and
WHEREAS, The new Best of Texas Award will be named the
Gonzalo Barrientos Lifetime Achievement Award in Dropout
Prevention and will honor individuals in Texas who have
distinguished themselves in the field of dropout prevention
through their vision, commitment, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Setting an outstanding example of generosity and
dedication in behalf of Texas students, Senator Barrientos
himself has been named the award's first recipient; and
WHEREAS, A quality education is vital in order for our
children and youth to become successful adults, and by working to
enhance Communities In Schools services, Senator Barrientos has
helped to ensure a brighter future for all young Texans; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby establish the Gonzalo Barrientos Lifetime
Achievement Award in Dropout Prevention and extend
congratulations to Senator Gonzalo Barrientos on being selected
as the award's first recipient.
Shapleigh
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 23, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate