TITLE: Honoring the Texas Association for Bilingual Education.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Texas Association for Bilingual Education.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Texas Association for Bilingual Education makes vital contributions to research, professional development, and public education in the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, A professional association for individuals involved in bilingual education and English for Speakers of Other Languages, this noteworthy organization pursues the implementation of policies and programs that promote equal educational opportunity and academic excellence for bilingual and ESOL students; it engages in analysis of bilingual and bicultural instruction in Texas schools and facilitates the exchange of ideas and information regarding the development of best practices; and WHEREAS, The organization studies legislation at both the state and national levels that affects the education of children from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds; moreover, it shares data and fosters discussions with policy-making bodies, among them the legislature, the State Board of Education, the Texas Education Agency, the State Board for Educator Certification, and the United States Department of Education; and WHEREAS, Linguistic fluency is key to participation in society and the global economy, and through its outstanding efforts, the Texas Association for Bilingual Education is making vital contributions to the Lone Star State and its schools; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Texas Association for Bilingual Education and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alonzo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 910 was adopted by the House on March 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House