SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time and Texans
across the state in celebrating January 23, 2017, as 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 with a wide selection of
before-school, after-school, and summer break activities; its
providers include such nationally recognized organizations as
the YMCA, the Boys and Girls Clubs, and 4-H, as well as municipal
programs and faith-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, Expanded Learning Opportunities initiatives give
young people a safe and supportive environment in which they can
engage in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
education, the performing and fine arts, health and nutrition
programs, physical activity, and character building; these
activities have been shown to improve grades, test scores,
attendance, behavior, and grade promotion; and
WHEREAS, Expanded Learning Opportunities programs have
helped countless young Texans aspire to the highest levels of
personal development and have enhanced the quality of life in
communities across the state, and those who devote their time and
energy to helping young people achieve their goals are truly
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all those participating in Expanded
Learning Opportunities Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate