SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 600
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Computer Education Association and to
proclaim April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, For more than three decades, the Texas Computer
Education Association has assisted teachers, administrators,
librarians, and other professionals as they explore new ways to
use technology to enhance the educational process; and
WHEREAS, This nonprofit organization has more than 15,000
members and is the largest state organization dedicated to the
improvement of teaching and learning through the integration of
technology into curriculum and instruction; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1980, it has been a consistent force in
promoting the use of new media in educational environments from
prekindergarten through 12th grade; it also provides educators
opportunities to keep abreast of current trends in the computer
and technology sectors; and
WHEREAS, Members of the organization benefit from
conferences, workshops, newsletters, and other forums, as well
as more than 80 free professional development opportunities; the
group's annual convention and exposition is the largest
education technology convention in the state and is the
second-largest one in the nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Computer Education
Association and extend best wishes for a productive and enjoyable
Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 4, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate