82R25040 JH-D
By: Branch H.R. No. 1975
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, It is essential for the future prosperity of the
Lone Star State that more young Texans pursue higher education and
develop the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in today's
global economy; and
WHEREAS, Generation TX is an innovative program sponsored by
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that seeks to
establish a culture of college and career readiness in Texas public
schools and to promote the idea that postsecondary studies are a
realistic goal for all students in the state; and
WHEREAS, This community-based initiative assists students by
providing detailed guidance on how to further their education and
by outlining the processes of applying for admission and financial
aid; in addition, the program is intended to raise awareness of the
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards that are being
implemented in public schools and to build support for those
measures; and
WHEREAS, GenTX.org, the official website of Generation TX,
connects students in a fun and informative online community and
serves as a resource center that clarifies the steps that students
need to take to pursue their studies beyond high school; and
WHEREAS, GenTX Day is being observed on May 20, 2011, to draw
attention to the Generation TX initiative and to celebrate and
congratulate students in the state, especially the graduating class
of 2011; to help commemorate GenTX Day, all residents of the Lone
Star State are asked to wear their favorite college T-shirt to show
their support for higher education; and
WHEREAS, A postsecondary education offers many benefits,
including broader opportunities, a more rewarding career path,
pride of achievement, and the ability to attain a better standard of
living, and the celebration of GenTX Day will help young Texans to
better appreciate the actions they can take to prepare themselves
for the challenges and opportunities of the future; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 20, 2011, as GenTX Day and commend
Generation TX for helping students and their families become better
informed about college and career education.