Bill Text: TX SR323 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 323 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Welcoming the South Central Region of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, to the Capitol.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-14 - Again read [SR323 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-SR323-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	welcome the delegation from the South Central Region of Jack and
	Jill of America, Incorporated, on the occasion of Teen
	Legislative Summit Day at the Capitol; and
	WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America is an organization of
	mothers with children between the ages of two and 19; members and
	their families are committed to nurturing future African
	American leaders by encouraging a spirit of volunteerism,
	philanthropic activities, civic participation, and leadership
	development in children; and
	WHEREAS, The organization is represented by more than
	40,000 members in 230 chapters across the nation; each chapter
	supports mothers in their endeavors to guide their children by
	providing programs and opportunities for young people to empower
	themselves and make a difference in their communities; and
	WHEREAS, On March 14, 2017, approximately 200 teenage
	representatives of the South Central Region of Jack and Jill of
	America, accompanied by 50 adult representatives, are spending
	the day at the Texas Capitol; these impressive young delegates
	will participate in and observe legislative activities, visit
	with legislators, and lobby in support of opportunities for
	minority youth in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, The future success of the Lone Star State rests in
	the hands of its children, and the delegates of Jack and Jill of
	America are indeed deserving of recognition for exemplifying the
	highest ideals of civic service and leadership development; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the South
	Central Region of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, for
	their work promoting the next generation of Texas leaders and
	extend to the delegation best wishes for a successful visit to
	the Texas Capitol; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

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		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on February 28, 2017.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate