By: Watson S.C.R. No. 28
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Dr. Joe E. Gonzales, who is serving his final year as
principal of Austin Can! Academy, an open enrollment, dropout
recovery charter high school serving at-risk students in Travis
County; and
WHEREAS, Since Dr. Gonzales began serving as principal of
Austin Can! Academy in July of 2007, the school has moved
consistently in a positive direction; enrollment increased from 88
students to 415; attendance rates increased from 70 to 87 percent,
and graduation rates increased three years in a row; and
WHEREAS, The academy's college readiness program has also
seen substantial increases in the number of students enrolled in
college and in the amount of financial aid they receive; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gonzales earned a doctorate in education from
Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1990, and he has
served with distinction as a superintendent of schools in Texas and
Michigan for more than 12 years; throughout his highly successful
career in education, Dr. Gonzales has also been a leader in civic
and academic associations, and he has received numerous awards and
commendations for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commend Dr. Joe E. Gonzales for his outstanding career in
education and for his many contributions to the success of Austin
Can! Academy; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Legislature.