H.R. No. 1390
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Dallas-based education nonprofit United to
Learn displayed remarkable initiative and compassion with its
support of the Dallas Independent School District during the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, When the pandemic caused the closure of Dallas ISD
campuses, United to Learn distributed thousands of books for
children to create home libraries, and it also underwrote the cost
of video equipment and stipends to teachers looking to extend
summer learning; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2012, United to Learn mobilizes
volunteers from public and private schools, faith-based
organizations, and businesses to partner with Dallas ISD, and their
work is directed by the group's four pillars; these include
strengthening social and emotional health, creating aspirational
learning environments, accelerating student achievement in
literacy, and activating an informed community; and
WHEREAS, United to Learn's first 27 partner schools have seen
a 39 percent improvement in literacy, outpacing county and state
averages, and the program has since expanded to 47 Dallas
elementary schools, addressing opportunity gaps with
research-driven, district-aligned programming; and
WHEREAS, During a time of crisis, when the education of many
children was interrupted, United to Learn provided valuable
resources and encouragement, building on its already impressive
record of inspiring lasting change for students in the Dallas area;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend United to Learn for its support of the
Dallas Independent School District during the COVID-19 pandemic and
extend to all those associated with the nonprofit sincere best
wishes for continued success in their important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for United to Learn as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Turner of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1390 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House