Congratulating Xavier Zamora of Robstown High School on his selection as a 2013 Exemplary Migrant Student by The University of Texas at Austin Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program.
Directing the Texas Education Agency to deploy resources and implement strategies to bridge the academic achievement gap between native and non-native English speakers in Texas schools.
Recognizing May 2013 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month and commending Dr. Ronald A. DePinho, Dr. Charles A. Conrad, Dr. Jeffrey S. Weinberg, Dr. Susan McGovern, and the entire staff of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Expressing support for chronic care coordination and encouraging the adoption of evidence-based strategies to prevent, postpone, and treat chronic diseases.