SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 611
WHEREAS, Education foundations serve as a valuable
resource for school districts across the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Based on a model developed by Dr. Pete
Karabatsos, education foundations are structured as tax-exempt
nonprofit organizations and managed by a volunteer board of
directors representing local businesses and civic organizations;
the foundations share a common mission to support the school
systems they serve; and
WHEREAS, Among their many contributions, education
foundations host various events to secure funds for a wide range
of initiatives, including innovative classroom approaches,
educator and student learning projects, and professional
development programs; they also connect school districts with
the wider community by creating partnerships with alumni, public
figures, parents, corporations, and philanthropists; and
WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 2012, the Texas
Education Foundation Network has helped local education
foundations provide networking opportunities, facilitate sharing
of best practices, and provide training and resources; and
WHEREAS, Education foundations play an essential role in
equipping school districts with the tools they need to succeed,
and in so doing, they are contributing immeasurably to the future
of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend education foundations in Texas and
extend to all those associated with the organizations sincere
best wishes for continued success with their important work.
Middleton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 18, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate