HR50 - Commending education foundations in Texas for their contributions.

      H.R. No. 50       R E S O L U T I O N          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