SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 52 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Brownsville Independent School District Adult Continuing Education program for helping community residents build bright and prosperous futures; and WHEREAS, The Adult Continuing Education program in Brownsville provides services to a multicultural population of educationally and economically disadvantaged adult residents of Cameron County; and WHEREAS, The program serves the unique needs of the community by offering English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education courses; the curriculum helps students improve their communication skills, discover new avenues for independence, and learn about current trends in employment and higher education; and WHEREAS, The adult education program encourages students to further themselves through workforce options, military service, or post-secondary education and fosters student success by connecting them with the resources they need to help them achieve their personalized goals; and WHEREAS, The devoted staff at the Adult Continuing Education program seeks to inspire students to recognize their own potential and to instill in students the confidence they need to achieve their dreams; they are indeed deserving of recognition for their exemplary service on behalf of the residents of Cameron County; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all associated with the Brownsville Independent School District Adult Continuing Education program for helping to expand opportunities for disadvantaged residents of Cameron County and extend to them best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the program as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 24, 2017. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate