88R26764 CW-D By: Middleton S.R. No. 615 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The conclusion of the 2022-2023 academic year provides a fitting opportunity to recognize Galveston County's seven independent school district education foundations for their invaluable contributions; and WHEREAS, The Clear Creek Education Foundation, the Friendswood ISD Education Foundation, the Texas City ISD Foundation for the Future, the Galveston ISD Educational Foundation, the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation, the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation, and the Hitchcock ISD Education Foundation collectively work to secure a broad range of resources for area schools through community-wide partnerships; and WHEREAS, Among their initiatives, these entities provide financial support for educational programs and activities, while recognizing staff excellence and facilitating academic achievement; structured as tax-exempt nonprofits, the foundations are managed by a volunteer board of directors representing local businesses and civic organizations; and WHEREAS, Galveston County education foundations play an essential role in equipping school districts with the tools they need to succeed, and in so doing, they are helping to ensure a first-rate education for young Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Galveston County's independent school district education foundations and extend to all those associated with the organizations sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work.