SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 106
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Parent Teacher Association, who are visiting
the State Capitol for Texas PTA Rally Day on February 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Parent Teacher Association has promoted
the welfare of children in Texas for more than 100 years; with
more than 600,000 members, it is the largest child advocacy
association in the state; and
WHEREAS, In its long history, the association has been
involved in the creation of many important policies and
programs benefiting the children of Texas, including
kindergarten, child labor laws, a juvenile justice system,
immunization requirements, and hot school lunches; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Goldblatt is the current president of the
Texas Parent Teacher Association board of directors; she has
served the organization in numerous capacities, including as
Region IV vice president; she has a 21-year history of
volunteering at the elementary school where she joined the Parent
Teacher Association, and she is an active volunteer with other
groups in her community; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Parent Teacher Association works to
ensure every child has the opportunity to fulfill his or her
potential and encourages parents, teachers, and volunteers to
cooperate in promoting the welfare of children in their homes,
schools, and communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend members of the Texas Parent
Teacher Association for their commitment to Texas' children
and extend to all best wishes for an enjoyable Texas PTA Rally
Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Shapiro, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 1, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate