SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 195
WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas has made a
positive difference in the lives of countless youth and their
families; and
WHEREAS, Part of the nation's largest dropout prevention
network, Communities In Schools of Texas was established in
Houston in 1979, and through the years it has expanded to include
27 programs throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, This worthwhile organization works to create
partnerships with local school districts, businesses, and the
community in an effort to provide critical services to students
at risk of dropping out; of the thousands of participants served
by Communities In Schools each year, 99 percent stay in school
and 94 percent are promoted to the next grade; and
WHEREAS, Helping young Texans to prepare for successful
futures, Communities In Schools of Texas is a program of
immeasurable importance, and it is a pleasure to recognize it for
the support it provides to students in the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 18, 2015, as Communities
In Schools 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 esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate