SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 689
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Live Oak County Area Go-Texan, Incorporated, for its
outstanding work in helping students pursue higher education; and
WHEREAS, Live Oak County Area Go-Texan is a nonprofit
organization established with the mission of providing academic
and technical scholarships for graduating high school seniors in
Live Oak County; it is supported by the generosity of individuals
and businesses across the region and has sponsored such
fund-raising efforts as a Christmas dinner and dance and a
fishing tournament; and
WHEREAS, Scholarships from the organization go to students
from George West High School and Three Rivers High School and to
home-schooled students in the county; since 1997, this
outstanding group has donated some $800,000 in scholarship funds
to area students; and
WHEREAS, Live Oak County Area Go-Texan is administered
entirely through the efforts of volunteers, who generously
donate their time and their services and receive no
compensation; and
WHEREAS, Education is the foundation of success in today's
complex world, and Live Oak County Area Go-Texan is playing a
vital role in helping students achieve their educational goals;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Live Oak County Area Go-Texan,
Incorporated, on its commitment to helping local students pursue
higher education and extend to the organization's volunteers
best wishes for continued success in this important work; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate