H.R. No. 853
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The iDiscovery Safari Fair, a special career event
for Coastal Bend area students, took place in February 2013 at the
Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown; and
WHEREAS, Intended to appeal to students enrolled in
kindergarten through the 12th grade, the fair enabled participants
to meet and talk with professionals from numerous fields of
endeavor, including architecture and construction, the visual
arts, biology, and astronomy; in addition, the fair held
scholarship drawings and raffles and featured storytellers and
other entertainment; and
WHEREAS, The iDiscovery Safari is a project of the Coastal
Bend P-16 Council; also known as the Coastal Bend Partners for
College and Career Readiness, the organization works with South
Texas school districts in 11 counties of Education Service Center
Region 2 to promote high school graduation and higher education;
several area universities were also on hand at the safari to share
information on opportunities for students; and
WHEREAS, Children are the Lone Star State's most precious
resource, and by encouraging students to plan for educational and
career success, the Coastal Bend P-16 Council is helping to bring
about a brighter future for many young Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the iDiscovery Safari Fair hosted by
the Coastal Bend P-16 Council and commend the fair's organizers and
participants for their commitment to education; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Coastal Bend P-16 Council as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Herrero
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 853 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House