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RESOLUTION NO. 1019	By:	Turner, Armes, Banz, Bennett, Biggs, Billy, Blackwell, Brown, Brumbaugh, Cannaday, Casey, Christian, Cleveland, Cockroft, Condit, Coody, Cooksey, Cox, Dank, Denney, Derby, DeWitt, Dorman, Echols, Enns, Fisher, Floyd, Fourkiller, Glenn, Grau, Hall, Hamilton, Hardin, Henke, Hickman, Hoskin, Hulbert, Inman, Jackson, Johnson, Jordan, Joyner, Kern, Kirby, Kouplen, Lockhart, Martin (Scott), Martin (Steve), Matthews, McBride, McCall, McCullough, McDaniel (Curtis), McDaniel (Jeannie), McDaniel (Randy), McNiel, McPeak, Moore, Morrissette, Mulready, Murphey, Nelson, Newell, Nollan, O'Donnell, Ortega, Osborn, Ownbey, Perryman, Peterson, Pittman, Proctor, Pruett, Quinn, Renegar, Reynolds, Ritze, Roberts (Dustin), Roberts (Sean), Rousselot, Russ, Sanders, Schwartz, Scott, Sears, Shannon, Shelton, Sherrer, Shoemake, Smalley, Stiles, Thomsen, Trebilcock, Vaughan, Virgin, Walker, Watson, Wesselhoft, Williams, Wood and Wright

A Resolution recognizing the contributions made by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma; declaring April 18, 2013, as Boys & Girls Clubs Day at the State Capitol; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the Oklahoma House of Representatives is pleased to recognize the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma for the valuable contribution they make to the young people of this state; and

WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs provide programs and services with a goal to inspire all young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and

WHEREAS, through strong, proven development programs, leaders in the Boys & Girls Clubs stress character and leadership development, education and career advancement, and health and life skills.  In addition they encourage an appreciation for the arts and provide programs in sports, fitness and recreation; and

WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs programs promote a better self-image and improved education, social, emotional, and cultural awareness while encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, and enhanced life-management skills; and

WHEREAS, on April 17, 2013, two of the Youth of the Year nominees from Oklahoma were chosen as the Oklahoma State Youths of the Year to represent the State of Oklahoma in the Regional Youth of the Year contest for Boys & Girls Clubs of America; and

WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Clubs have named April 18, 2013, as their annual "Day at the Capitol"; and

WHEREAS, through the years, Boys & Girls Clubs have encouraged young people to aspire to the highest level of personal development and to become good citizens who are involved in their communities.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 54TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives commends the Boys & Girls Clubs across Oklahoma for the outstanding services they provide young people and their families.

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives hereby declares April 18, 2013, as "Boys & Girls Clubs Day at the State Capitol".

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oklahoma organization as an expression of high regard by the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Adopted by the House of Representatives the 18th day of April, 2013.

	
Presiding Officer of the House of
	Representatives

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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