TITLE: Commending education foundations in Texas for their contributions.

SUMMARY: Commending education foundations in Texas for their contributions.

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WHEREAS, Education foundations serve as a valuable resource for school districts across the Lone Star State; and WHEREAS, Based on a model developed by Dr. Pete Karabatsos, education foundations are structured as tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and managed by a volunteer board of directors representing local businesses and civic organizations; the foundations share a common mission to support the school systems they serve; and WHEREAS, Among their many contributions, education foundations host various events to secure funds for a wide range of initiatives, including innovative classroom approaches, educator and student learning projects, and professional development programs; they also connect school districts with the wider community by creating partnerships with alumni, public figures, parents, corporations, and philanthropists; and WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 2012, the Texas Education Foundation Network has helped support local education foundations by providing networking opportunities, facilitating the sharing of best practices, and offering training and resources; and WHEREAS, Education foundations play an essential role in equipping school districts with the tools they need to succeed, and in so doing, they are contributing immeasurably to the future of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commend education foundations in Texas and extend to all those associated with the organizations sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work. Leo Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 50 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House