Bill Text: TX SR225 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas for the valuable contribution they make to the young people of this state.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-01 - Reported enrolled [SR225 Detail]
Download: Texas-2011-SR225-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs of Texas for the valuable | ||
contribution they make to the young people of this state; and | ||
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to over | ||
360,000 school-aged young people in more than 170 communities in | ||
Texas; their goal is to inspire all young people, especially | ||
those who need it most, to realize their full potential as | ||
productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and | ||
WHEREAS, Through strong, carefully conceived, and | ||
well-proven youth development programs, leaders in the Boys and | ||
Girls Clubs stress character and leadership development, | ||
education and career advancement, and health and life skills; | ||
they encourage an appreciation for the arts and provide programs | ||
in sports, fitness, and recreation; and | ||
WHEREAS, The programs promote a better self-image and | ||
improved educational, social, emotional, and cultural awareness | ||
while encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, | ||
and enhanced life-management skills; and | ||
WHEREAS, On March 1, 2011, one of eight finalists from | ||
Texas will be chosen as Texas State Youth of the Year to represent | ||
the State of Texas in the National Youth of the Year contest for | ||
Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and | ||
WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and 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, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd | ||
Legislature, hereby commend Boys and Girls Clubs across Texas for | ||
the outstanding services they provide young people and their | ||
families; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the | ||
organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
Ogden, Hinojosa | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on March 1, 2011. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |