TITLE: Recognizing March 21, 2011, as Educational Technology Day at the Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 21, 2011, as Educational Technology Day at the Capitol.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Texas Computer Education Association in celebrating March 21, 2011, as the first annual Educational Technology Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1980, the Texas Computer Education Association has throughout its history worked to help teachers, administrators, librarians, and other educators stay on the cutting edge of technological innovation; and WHEREAS, By furthering the integration of technology into curricula and instruction, the association has played an important role in encouraging the active use of computers and technology at all educational levels in the state; it has allowed educators the opportunity to stay abreast of the latest trends through conferences, workshops, and partnerships with business and higher education; and WHEREAS, It is truly fitting that this outstanding organization be recognized for its work in helping to prepare Texas students for life in today's complex, technology-driven society; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Computer Education Association on its exemplary efforts to ensure that the students of Texas have access to the best in technological innovation and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable Educational Technology Day at the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special occasion. Shapiro President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 21, 2011.