SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 289
WHEREAS, A number of outstanding Texas organizations are
working together to raise awareness of the importance of
out-of-school initiatives for students, and it is indeed fitting
to acknowledge their endeavors as they gather in Austin on
February 26, 2015, for Expanded Learning Opportunities Day at the
State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Partnership for Out of School Time is a
statewide network of nonprofit, public, and private sector
groups dedicated to providing students in kindergarten through
12th grade with a wide selection of before-school, after-school,
and summer break activities; its sweeping list of providers
ranges from such nationally recognized organizations as the
YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, and 4-H to local service and
faith-based organizations and municipal programs; and
WHEREAS, Expanded Learning Opportunities initiatives give
youths, many of whom are otherwise unsupervised after school
hours, a safe and supportive environment where they can engage in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education,
performing and fine arts, health and nutrition programs,
physical activity, and character building; participation in
these activities has been shown to improve grades, test scores,
attendance, behavior, and grade promotion; and
WHEREAS, Expanded Learning Opportunities programs have
helped countless young Texans to aspire to the highest level of
personal development and have enhanced the quality of life in
communities across the state, and those who devote their time and
energy to these goals are deserving of our deep respect and
appreciation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2015, as Expanded
Learning Opportunities Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
those participating sincere best wishes for the future.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 2, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate