H.R. No. 1012
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The third annual Early College High School Week is
being commemorated March 20-26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Blending high school and college curricula, Early
College High Schools offer traditionally underserved students an
opportunity to earn as much as two years, or 60 hours, of college
credit before receiving their diplomas; classes are available in
all disciplines, while a special emphasis is placed on science,
math, engineering, health care, biotechnology, and technology; and
WHEREAS, The programs provide access to free higher education
for first-generation college students, and participants receive
intensive academic counseling to help them develop skills essential
for success; in addition to increasing college attendance and
completion rates, the schools aim to strengthen the connection
between all educational levels while promoting a statewide
college-going culture; and
WHEREAS, A pioneer in opening the institutions, Texas serves
more than 10,000 students in 44 Early College High Schools and 5
blended Early College High School/Texas Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Academies; the Lone Star
State has also played an integral role in shaping the development of
the national early college initiative; and
WHEREAS, Early College High Schools are contributing to the
success of our state and nation, providing a new generation of
college students with an outstanding education and a strong
foundation for the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 20-26, 2011, as Early College
High School Week and extend to all those associated with the schools
sincere best wishes for continued success with their important
work.
Eissler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1012 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House