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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The McGregor Family Learning Center is dedicated to |
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helping McGregor residents of all ages improve their level of |
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academic achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing the important role parents play as their |
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children's first teachers, the center works to ensure that mothers |
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and fathers are well prepared to serve in that capacity; the |
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center's adult programs promote family literacy by developing |
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language, reading, and writing skills and encouraging their daily |
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use in the home setting; and |
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WHEREAS, The center's programs include GED and ESL classes |
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that enhance the knowledge of parents and provide them with crucial |
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skills they need in the workplace and other environments; moreover, |
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the center sponsors events such as Family Literacy Day to raise |
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awareness of its initiatives and of issues surrounding adult |
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education; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its commitment to literacy, the McGregor |
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Family Learning Center is making a positive difference in the lives |
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of many area residents, and it is indeed fitting to recognize its |
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contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the McGregor Family Learning Center for |
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its service to the community and extend to the teachers, staff, and |
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students sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the center as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |