SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 145
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join citizens across the state in celebrating February 8, 2017,
as Communities In Schools Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas was established
in Houston in 1979; the organization's mission is to surround
students with a community of support that will empower them and
help them to stay in school and achieve their goals; and
WHEREAS, The organization builds partnerships with school
districts, businesses, and communities in order to provide
critical services to students who are at risk of dropping out of
school; and
WHEREAS, In the years since its inception, Communities In
Schools of Texas has expanded to include 28 programs that
annually serve more than 93,000 at-risk students in 942 Texas
schools; among students participating in the program, 92 percent
make improvements in their classroom behavior, and 95 percent are
promoted to the next grade level; and
WHEREAS, Communities In Schools of Texas is a program of
immeasurable importance that helps young Texans prepare for the
years ahead and build bright and successful futures; it is indeed
fitting that we honor those associated with the organization for
their work on behalf of the students of the Lone Star State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to the
success of Communities In Schools of Texas and extend to them
best wishes for an enjoyable Communities In Schools Day at the
State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Galveston
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 8, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate