H.R. No. 910
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Association for Bilingual Education makes
vital contributions to research, professional development, and
public education in the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, A professional association for individuals involved
in bilingual education and English for Speakers of Other Languages,
this noteworthy organization pursues the implementation of
policies and programs that promote equal educational opportunity
and academic excellence for bilingual and ESOL students; it engages
in analysis of bilingual and bicultural instruction in Texas
schools and facilitates the exchange of ideas and information
regarding the development of best practices; and
WHEREAS, The organization studies legislation at both the
state and national levels that affects the education of children
from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds; moreover,
it shares data and fosters discussions with policy-making bodies,
among them the legislature, the State Board of Education, the Texas
Education Agency, the State Board for Educator Certification, and
the United States Department of Education; and
WHEREAS, Linguistic fluency is key to participation in
society and the global economy, and through its outstanding
efforts, the Texas Association for Bilingual Education is making
vital contributions to the Lone Star State and its schools; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Texas Association for Bilingual
Education and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Alonzo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 910 was adopted by the House on March
23, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House