SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 241
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Fast Growth School Coalition who are
gathering in Austin on March 2, 2015, to celebrate Fast Growth
School Coalition Legislative Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Fast Growth School Coalition, which was founded
in 1996, is a grassroots organization of school districts pursuing
legislative solutions to the financial and structural challenges
resulting from their rapidly expanding populations; and
WHEREAS, The 85 districts that meet the criteria for
membership in the Fast Growth School Coalition have an enrollment
of at least 2,500 students, with growth of at least 10 percent or a
net increase of 3,500 or more students over the past five years; and
WHEREAS, Led by executive director Michelle Smith and
chair Dr. Brad Lancaster, Superintendent of the Lake Travis
Independent School District, the Fast Growth School Coalition
advocates on behalf of districts and holds presentations and
conferences throughout the year to inform members, corporate
partners, and the media of the escalating needs of schools throughout
the Lone Star State; among the group's principal concerns are the
50-cent debt test, existing debt allotment, instructional facilities
allotment, and new instructional facilities allotment; and
WHEREAS, By coordinating efforts to address the serious
issues that educators, administrators, and children are facing in
this rapidly growing state, the Fast Growth School Coalition is
working to make a positive difference in Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 2, 2015, as Fast Growth
School Coalition Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend
to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for a memorable
and meaningful visit to Austin.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate