Media Advisory: Legislature and ÁùºÏ±¦µä City Council Recognize 10th Anniversary of UT Longhorn Leaders Program

AUSTIN, TX­—The ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s Kealing Middle School, the University of Texas School of Social Work, and the Greater ÁùºÏ±¦µä Crime Commission’s UT Longhorn Leaders Program will be honored with a state resolution and an ÁùºÏ±¦µä City Council proclamation, declaring Monday, April 15, as Longhorn Leaders Day.

Who: ÁùºÏ±¦µä Chief of StaffMel Waxler, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Board Trustee Ann Teich, ÁùºÏ±¦µä Mayor Pro-Tem Sheryl Cole, ÁùºÏ±¦µä City Councilman Mike Martinez, UT Coach Mac Brown, ÁùºÏ±¦µä 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.