SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 521
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing Early College High Schools around Texas as they
celebrate the week of March 25 through March 30, 2013, as Early
College High School Week; and
WHEREAS, These unique schools blend high school and
college curricula; they particularly benefit financially
challenged students by allowing them to earn an associate's
degree or up to 60 college hours during their high school years;
and
WHEREAS, Texas is at the vanguard of this burgeoning
movement, with 59 Early College High Schools and six blended
institutions combining the concept of Early College High School
with Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Academies; together, these schools have more than 17,600
students in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The primary objectives of Early College High
Schools include preparing students for post secondary success by
offering dual credit at no additional cost, designing course work
and a learning environment that are comparable to those in
college settings, and providing intense academic counseling;
these schools seek to raise college attendance and success rates
and to strengthen the connections between middle schools, high
schools, and institutions of higher learning to promote a
statewide college-going culture; and
WHEREAS, Early College High Schools provide an
unprecedented opportunity in the Texas public school system for
students who might not otherwise have the resources to attend
college; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to Early College High Schools
across Texas as they celebrate Early College High School Week;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Early College High School Week.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 27, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate