Bill Text: TX SR268 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Recognizing 100 Black Men of America for its history of service to African American youth.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-22 - Reported enrolled [SR268 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-SR268-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 268
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas chapters of 100 Black Men of
America are gathering for 100 Day at the State Capitol in Austin
on April 22, 2021, and their visit offers a fitting opportunity
to celebrate the work being done by this outstanding
organization; and
WHEREAS, 100 Black Men of America was founded in New York
City in 1963, when a group of visionary leaders in business,
politics, and other fields came together to explore ways of
improving the quality of life in the African American community;
today, the organization numbers more than 105 chapters and over
10,000 members nationwide; guided by the motto "What They See Is
What They'll Be," these accomplished individuals are presently
enhancing the educational and economic opportunities available
to more than 125,000 minority youth; and
WHEREAS, Based upon the four pillars of mentoring,
education, health and wellness, and economic development, the
organization's programs seek to address the emotional and
cultural needs of African American children, to provide
volunteer support to schools and educators, to advocate in behalf
of equal access to education, to promote physical fitness and
healthy eating habits, and to empower African American
individuals and enterprises through training in financial
literacy and networking; and
WHEREAS, Contributing to the advancement of this vital
mission are the members of 100 Black Men of America who are active
in the organization's Texas chapters, which represent Austin,
Greater Beaumont, Greater Dallas/Fort Worth, Metropolitan
Houston, San Antonio, and West Texas; and
WHEREAS, For nearly six decades, the members of 100 Black
Men of America have helped to set countless young people on the
path to a brighter future, and they are indeed deserving of
commendation for their myriad good works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby honor 100 Black Men of America for its long
history of service to African American youth and extend to the
visiting Texas members sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this Resolution be
prepared for the Texas chapters as an expression of high regard
from the Texas Senate.
Miles, West
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Perry
Blanco Hughes Powell
Buckingham Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Kolkhorst Seliger
Creighton Lucio Springer
Eckhardt Menéndez Taylor
Gutierrez Nelson Whitmire
Hall Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate