| 1 | 1 | | 88R2959 CW-D |
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| 2 | 2 | | By: Dutton H.C.R. No. 10 |
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| 5 | 5 | | CONCURRENT RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | WHEREAS, The observance of Legislators in Schools Day creates |
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| 7 | 7 | | an annual opportunity for lawmakers in the State of Texas to visit |
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| 8 | 8 | | and teach in a classroom in their respective districts; and |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, When elected officials devote their time to visiting |
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| 10 | 10 | | local schools, students learn to appreciate the workings of our |
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| 11 | 11 | | representative democracy, and they gain a better understanding of |
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| 12 | 12 | | the legislative processes and the importance of effective public |
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| 13 | 13 | | policy; moreover, by engaging in meaningful conversations with |
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| 14 | 14 | | young constituents, legislators can get a fresh perspective on the |
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| 15 | 15 | | day-to-day realities of public schools in the Lone Star State; and |
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| 16 | 16 | | WHEREAS, Programs that promote a stronger and more |
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| 17 | 17 | | collaborative relationship between policy makers and their local |
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| 18 | 18 | | school districts greatly benefit our communities and the state as a |
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| 19 | 19 | | whole; now, therefore, be it |
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| 20 | 20 | | RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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| 21 | 21 | | hereby designate the second Tuesday in October as Legislators in |
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| 22 | 22 | | Schools Day; and, be it further |
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| 23 | 23 | | RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of Section |
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| 24 | 24 | | 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in effect |
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| 25 | 25 | | until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is finally |
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| 26 | 26 | | passed by the legislature. |
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