SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Global Studies Academy in Fort Bend County on the
occasion of its sixth annual Global Issues Summit, which is
taking place on April 13, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Global Studies Academy was established in the
Fort Bend Independent School District to promote global
citizenship among students through the exploration of languages,
cultures, and current events; and
WHEREAS, Each year, students at the academy help plan and
present the Global Issues Summit to highlight matters of global
importance, make the public aware of the issues, and help
community members learn how to act on those issues; and
WHEREAS, The conference hosts professional speakers and an
array of activities that are structured in support of the United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals; this year, special focus
is being placed on Planet and Prosperity; and
WHEREAS, The Global Issues Summit helps to inspire global
advocacy among citizens and to guide individuals in creating
local solutions to issues that transcend international borders;
all who helped plan this important event are indeed deserving of
recognition for their service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff and students at the Global
Studies Academy for helping to foster a better understanding of
world issues and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 2019
Global Issues Summit; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the academy as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Creighton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 16, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate