AUSTIN, TX—The Austin Independent School District’s Kealing Middle School, the University of Texas School of Social Work, and the Greater Austin Crime Commission’s UT Longhorn Leaders Program will be honored with a state resolution and an Austin City Council proclamation, declaring Monday, April 15, as Longhorn Leaders Day.
Who: AISD Chief of StaffMel Waxler, AISD Board Trustee Ann Teich, Austin Mayor Pro-Tem Sheryl Cole, Austin City Councilman Mike Martinez, UT Coach Mac Brown, Austin Chief of Police Art Acevedo, Congressman Michael McCaul
What: A by-invitation only luncheon at Kealing Middle School, followed by a reading of the resolution at the Capitol
When: Luncheon at noon; Resolution at Capitol at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15
Where: Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress Avenue
Background: This year marks the 10th year of the Longhorn Leaders Program, founded by Crime Commission board members Michael L. Lauderdale and Fred Ligarde. The program pairs seventh grade students with UT athletes, who mentor the middle school students.
For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.