85R22073 JCD-D
By: Hinojosa H.R. No. 1523
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For 20 years, the Department of Public Safety Mentor
Program at Reilly Elementary School in Austin has been making a
positive difference in the lives of young Texans; and
WHEREAS, Pioneered during the 1997-1998 school year, this
inspiring program pairs students at Reilly Elementary with DPS
employees, who eat lunch and spend time with the children on a
weekly basis; during its first year, 10 DPS employees participated
in the initiative, and today more than 100 mentors volunteer their
time; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving as role models, these caring
men and women also host an annual year-end party for the students
and organize fund-raising events to support field trips and provide
school supplies, winter coats, and holiday gifts for those in need;
in recognition of its notable efforts, the program was awarded the
2014 Business Partner of the Year honor by Austin Partners in
Education; and
WHEREAS, The participants of the DPS Mentor Program at Reilly
Elementary have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the
quality of life in their community, and their willingness to give of
their time and talents sets an outstanding example of civic
engagement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 20th anniversary of the
Department of Public Safety Mentor Program at Reilly Elementary
School in Austin and extend to all those associated with the program
sincere best wishes for continued success with their important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the department as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.