SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 709 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Cutting Edge Youth Summit hosted by the University of North Texas at Dallas on April 18, 2015; and WHEREAS, This outstanding event is sponsored by the Cutting Edge Action Research Center, which conducts research in schools, communities, and nonprofit organizations and works to promote college readiness, career development, social justice, and global citizenship; and WHEREAS, The Cutting Edge Youth Summit features a wide range of seminars and workshops for students and includes sessions for parents, community leaders, and local citizens; topics offered for discussion include financial aid, the college application process, and the importance of being a global scholar; and WHEREAS, The Cutting Edge Youth Summit helps students gain the skills they need to become leaders in their schools and communities, and it is truly deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of the Cutting Edge Youth Summit on their commitment to promoting academic excellence and extend to all associated with this exceptional event best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of the Cutting Edge Youth Summit. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate