83R19417 JNC-D
By: Aycock H.R. No. 1567
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 2010, Outreach Afterschool has
benefited many young Texans at Oak Springs Elementary School in
East Austin; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Christian Outreach Foundation,
Outreach Afterschool provides at-risk students with free meals and
homework assistance, as well as opportunities for recreation, Bible
study, and extracurricular learning during the hours of 3 to 6 p.m.;
and
WHEREAS, The program is ably guided by a board of directors
that includes John Lucas, Peter Prescott, Andrew Grabato, and
Richie Rodriguez and is administered by Kaylie Lucas, Elizabeth
Hart, De Olagundoye, and Jessica Nelson; thanks to their dedicated
efforts, Outreach Afterschool has grown steadily and today offers a
bilingual staff to assist Spanish-speaking students; and
WHEREAS, Math and reading test scores have improved since the
program opened at Oak Springs Elementary, which is overseen by
Monica Woods, principal, and Dr. Cidonio Cantu, assistant
principal; also vital to the success of the service is Shirlene
Justice, after-school coordinator for the Austin Independent
School District; and
WHEREAS, Children are our most precious resource, and through
the establishment of Outreach Afterschool, Christian Outreach
Foundation is investing in the future of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor Outreach Afterschool and extend to all
those associated with the program sincere best wishes for continued
success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Christian Outreach Foundation as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.