SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 695
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Gretchen M. Bataille, who has been named the
Communities In Schools of North Texas Advocate of the Year; and
WHEREAS, The Advocate of the Year award is bestowed on an
individual who champions the spirit of Communities In Schools by
helping students with the multiple challenges they face in the
process of obtaining a high school diploma and pursuing the
possibility of higher education; and
WHEREAS, It is with those challenges in mind that Dr.
Bataille laid the groundwork for the Emerald Eagle Scholars
Program at the University of North Texas; since its inception in
2007, this outstanding program has helped to fulfill the dream of
going to college for more than 700 students; and
WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of North Texas is part of
the nationwide dropout prevention network that helps students to
improve in academics, attendance, and behavior and encourages
young people to pursue postsecondary goals; and
WHEREAS, Through the Emerald Eagle Scholars Program and
her leadership and advocacy on behalf of the young people of
North Texas, Dr. Bataille has had a major impact on the lives of
area students and their families, and she deserves recognition
for her exemplary dedication and exceptional success; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Gretchen M. Bataille for helping
the students of North Texas with their educational pursuits and
extend congratulations to her on being named Advocate of the Year
by Communities In Schools of North Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Dr. Bataille as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate