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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For the first time, the Texas Science, Technology, |
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Engineering and Mathematics Initiative is joining with schools in |
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El Paso to observe STEM Education Week from May 4 to 10, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, T-STEM is a public-private initiative of academies, |
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professional development centers, and networks that work together |
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to empower teachers and inspire students to improve instruction and |
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academic performance in classes devoted to science and mathematics; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Education Agency has designated 91 schools |
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in the state as T-STEM campuses; in the El Paso area, these |
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institutions include the Clint High School STEM Academy, Da Vinci |
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School for Science and the Arts, Harmony School of Innovation, |
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Harmony Science Academy, Irvin T-STEM Academy, Montwood High |
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School, Transmountain T-STEM/ECHS Academy, and T-STEM Academy at |
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Parkland High School; STEM schools' objectives include increasing |
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the number of students pursuing college studies and careers in STEM |
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fields and fostering strong leadership in support of school |
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redesign efforts, the recruitment of expert teachers, and improved |
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teacher preparation; and |
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WHEREAS, During STEM Education Week, schools in El Paso are |
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joining with The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Community |
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College, Western Technical College, Region 19 Education Service |
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Center, the El Paso STEM Foundation, Western Refining, |
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Transformation Central, and the El Paso Cosmetic Surgery Group to |
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organize a STEM Fair; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas economy of the 21st century is |
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increasingly reliant on a workforce skilled in science, technology, |
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engineering, and math, and it is a pleasure to commend T-STEM |
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schools in the El Paso area for their support of this vital |
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curricula; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 4 through 10, 2015, as Texas STEM |
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Education Week in El Paso and extend to sponsors and participants |
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sincere best wishes for a successful event. |