Bill Text: IN HR0077 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-04-09 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0077 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2013-HR0077-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the African
American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc.
Whereas, The African American Achievers Youth Corps,
Inc. (AAAYC) was established in Gary in 1993 to work with
African-American male youth ages 11 through 19 and their
parents;
Whereas, Founded "to empower young, African-American
males by uplifting them spiritually, mentally, and emotionally",
the AAAYC helps its members with behavioral issues through
mentoring and counseling that encourages positive behavior;
Whereas, The AAAYC works with over 200 African-American boys, less than 10% of whom have a father
in the home;
Whereas, Research supports the concept that children learn
what they live; therefore, the AAAYC works toward eliminating
the absentee father cycle that entraps too many young
African-American males;
Whereas, The AAAYC helps their members successfully
complete their high school education, and only two members
have dropped out of school from among the hundreds the
AAAYC has worked with; and
Whereas, The African American Achievers Youth Corps,
Inc. is dedicated to empowering African-American young males
to take control of their lives in a positive manner: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives recognizes the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc. on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of its founding and thanks the organization for their dedicated work with African-American male youth.
SECTION 2. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit copies of this resolution to the board members of the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc.
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