TITLE: Recognizing April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol.

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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Computer Education Association are gathering in Austin on April 4, 2013, to celebrate the first Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1980, TCEA promotes the use of technology in teaching and education; the largest state nonprofit organization of its kind, the association has more than 15,000 members; and WHEREAS, TCEA encourages an active interest in technology among elementary and secondary school students as well as at the higher education level; to achieve its goal, the group provides preservice and in-service training for educators, offers professional development opportunities, and sponsors an annual convention and exposition; and WHEREAS, The innovative incorporation of technology in the classroom will provide generations of young Texans with the skills they need to be productive citizens in the 21st century and will contribute immeasurably to the continued prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby recognize April 4, 2013, as Educational Technology Day at the State Capitol and extend to the delegation from the Texas Computer Education Association sincere best wishes for a meaningful and informative visit; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for TCEA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Strama Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1143 was adopted by the House on April 4, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House