TITLE: Welcoming the delegation from Furneaux Elementary School in Carrollton to the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Welcoming the delegation from Furneaux Elementary School in Carrollton to the State Capitol.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the delegation from Furneaux Elementary School in Carrollton on the occasion of its visit to the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, This distinguished group of fourth grade students, faculty, and parents is visiting the Capitol as part of Education in Action's Proud to Be Texan program; and WHEREAS, Education in Action is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to be active and informed leaders in their communities; Proud to Be Texan offers the opportunity for students to visit Austin and study Texas history and government by visiting the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and by learning firsthand about their elected representatives; and WHEREAS, Furneaux Elementary School lives up to its motto of Children First by providing a wide array of programs and services for its diverse student body; learning styles and differences are accommodated and each grade level offers a full range of course offerings for special education and gifted and talented students; and WHEREAS, It is vitally important that students learn about the history and government of their state so that they may become informed and contributing members of society, and the Proud to Be Texan program is a valuable part of that process; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Furneaux Elementary School community on its commitment to excellence in education and extend to its delegation a sincere welcome to the State Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Furneaux Elementary School delegation participating in Education in Action's Proud to Be Texan program as a momento of this special occasion. Harris President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 7, 2011.