Journal of the Senate of Texas: 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Page: 1,515
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Bradie James as an
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
SR 830 was again read.
The resolution was previously adopted on Friday, May 3, 2013.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator West was recognized and introduced to the Senate Bradie James, NFL
player and founder of Foundation 56, breast cancer outreach program, accompanied
by Governor Rick Perry.
The Senate welcomed its guests.
SENATE RESOLUTION 834
Senator Zaffirini, on behalf of Senator Van de Putte, offered the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the many
dedicated partners in the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Initiative in celebrating May 6 through 12, 2013, as STEM Education Week; and
WHEREAS, During this time, participating schools, centers, and networks
highlight the accomplishments and consider the future goals of this laudable
educational initiative; and
WHEREAS, Texas currently has 65 Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Academies, which serve more than 35,000 students; these T-STEM
Academies serve as learning laboratories and demonstration schools in the statewide
effort to improve science and mathematics education; and
WHEREAS, Over the past several years, the State of Texas has made significant
investments in STEM education, and those efforts have resulted in notable gains in
student achievement and have attracted national attention; and
WHEREAS, The growth of T-STEM Academies and centers reflects an
awareness of the need to better educate students in disciplines that will help them
thrive in a changing world, and to that end, the T-STEM Initiative strives to empower
teachers, inspire pupils, and prepare the youth of today for the many employment
opportunities of tomorrow; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby
commend the many partners and participants in the Texas Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics Initiative and extend to them sincere best wishes as
they celebrate STEM Education Week; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of STEM
Education Week.
SR 834 was again read.
The resolution was previously adopted on Friday, May 3, 2013.
GUESTS PRESENTED
Senator Zaffirini, on behalf of Senator Van de Putte, was recognized and
introduced to the Senate students from the Austin Independent School District
representing STEM Education Week.
The Senate welcomed its guests.Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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Texas. Legislature. Senate. Journal of the Senate of Texas: 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, Tuesday, May 7, 2013, legislative document, May 7, 2013; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth640927/m1/11/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.