H.R. No. 3160
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 2013, Access College
Texas has been a leader in promoting postsecondary educational
opportunities for Texans with intellectual and developmental
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, The mission of ACT is to advance the creation of
programs that support lifelong learning and vocational training
that leads to meaningful gainful employment for persons with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, to raise awareness of
existing programs, and to build a coalition of organizations that
administer or advocate for such programs; current members of ACT
include the Austin Community College STEPS program, the Houston
Community College VAST Academy, the Texas Center for Disability
Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, and The University of
Texas Informal Class program, in coordination with the College of
Natural Sciences; and
WHEREAS, Representatives of ACT have delivered presentations
at conferences and community forums throughout Texas, in addition
to addressing state agencies and committees focused on the needs of
Texans with disabilities; their determined efforts have helped
initiate the development of programs at six colleges and
universities, and they have provided guidance to lawmakers and
agencies with an interest in increasing the accessibility of
postsecondary education; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas gains significantly when
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are
afforded opportunities to explore their skills and interests and
obtain competitive employment so that they can live as
independently as possible, and Access College Texas is to be
commended for its admirable work in engaging state and community
leaders around this goal; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize Access College Texas for its work to
provide postsecondary educational opportunities for students with
intellectual and developmental disabilities and extend to all those
affiliated with the group sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Access College Texas as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Naishtat
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3160 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House