SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 252
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts and
Texans across the state in celebrating February 22, 2017, as
Literacy Education Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Council of Teachers of English Language
Arts was founded in 1965 to advance the literacy of Texas
students by fostering a collaborative community of professionals
who learn, explore, and implement research-based instructional
practices to positively affect student success; and
WHEREAS, Literacy is the foundation upon which practically
every facet of daily life is based; from following a prescription
to participating in a religious service, from sending an e-mail
to following directions on a sign, the ability to read is an
essential part of navigating today's complex world; and
WHEREAS, Adults who are low in literacy are more likely to
find themselves living in poverty; they are also less able to
meet the health care needs of their families, less likely to
participate in civic affairs, and more likely to find themselves
caught up in the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, More than 50,000 Texas educators teach in the
English language arts and reading field; it is through their
dedication to their work that Texans are able to participate
fully in society; it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to
pay tribute to their invaluable efforts in the advancement of
education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Council of Teachers of
English Language Arts on its commitment to promoting literacy and
extend to its members best wishes for a productive and memorable
Literacy Education Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate