SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 178
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Knowledge Is Power Program, also known as KIPP, and
to welcome its supporters to Austin for KIPP Family Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Knowledge Is Power Program began in 1994 when
Teach for America veterans Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin initiated
a fifth grade public school program in inner-city Houston; the
program flourished and expanded as Mr. Levin returned to his
native New York City to establish an academy while Mr. Feinberg
remained to lead an academy middle school in Houston; these two
original academies have served as a foundation for a growing
system of schools that aid disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Knowledge Is Power Program is a
national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory
public schools with a track record of preparing its students for
success in college and beyond; there are currently 99 schools in
20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 27,000
students; and
WHEREAS, The schools build a partnership between parents,
students, and teachers that emphasizes learning first, more time
spent on in-school learning, and a strong culture of achievement;
and
WHEREAS, This exemplary program is truly deserving of
recognition for its exceptional record and its success in
redefining what is possible in public schools; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Knowledge Is Power Program for
its many outstanding contributions to education and call on
Texans to celebrate February 8, 2011, as KIPP Day at the State
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Shapiro
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 8, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate