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WELCOME
FROM BARTELL ZACHRY
CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNOR’S BUSINESS COUNCIL
Thank you for visiting the Governor’s Business Council’s
web site. The Council was created in 1994 to advise the Governor on issues
relevant to Texas. Throughout the years, the Council has grown and
provided leadership and guidance on many of the State’s most important
areas of concern.
During the administration of Governor George W. Bush,
the Council worked tirelessly in assisting with the Governor’s successful
reading initiative. Among other projects, the Council was involved in
identifying and engaging top research specialists in public education and
developing plans to increase and enhance the focus placed on teaching
quality reading skills to our children.
Under the leadership of Governor Rick Perry, Texas
continues to prosper. The Governor realizes, however, that there is more
work to be done and that Texans always have, and always will, face our
challenges head on.
New areas of the Texas economy continue to develop
around new technology, and our students must keep pace. Mathematics and
science must be given renewed attention as they serve as pathways to a
prosperous future.
To keep our universities, and institutions of higher
learning among the best in the world we must create a K-16 system-wide
vision for the State and support comprehensive studies and programs that
elevate our curriculum and methods of teaching.
Also, as our population continues to increase, traffic
and the need for innovative solutions are issues relevant to our economic
vitality and quality of life. Improved funding mechanisms for roads and
research for better transportation systems are needed.
Governor Perry is very supportive of the Business
Council and the role it can play in our State. He has asked that the
Council take necessary action to assist with the aforementioned
challenges. In this regard, the Governor’s Business Council has created
task forces to study and promote each of the following:
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Higher
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I encourage you to become involved with these issues
in your community. Local involvement is crucial to a positive
outcome for all Texans.
Sincerely,
Bartell Zachry Chairman
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