SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 834
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the many dedicated partners in the Texas Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Initiative in
celebrating May 6 through 12, 2013, as STEM Education Week; and
WHEREAS, During this time, participating schools, centers,
and networks highlight the accomplishments and consider the
future goals of this laudable educational initiative; and
WHEREAS, Texas currently has 65 Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics Academies, which serve more than
35,000 students; these T-STEM Academies serve as learning
laboratories and demonstration schools in the statewide effort
to improve science and mathematics education; and
WHEREAS, Over the past several years, the State of Texas
has made significant investments in STEM education, and those
efforts have resulted in notable gains in student achievement and
have attracted national attention; and
WHEREAS, The growth of T-STEM Academies and centers
reflects an awareness of the need to better educate students in
disciplines that will help them thrive in a changing world, and
to that end, the T-STEM Initiative strives to empower teachers,
inspire pupils, and prepare the youth of today for the many
employment opportunities of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the many partners and
participants in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Initiative and extend to them sincere best wishes as
they celebrate STEM Education Week; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of STEM Education Week.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate