SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 239

WHEREAS, Lauren O. Sawvel of the Lackland AFB Youth Programs-Teen Unit has been named as a Boys & Girls Clubs 2021 Regional Military Youth of the Year, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1947, the Youth of the Year competition is the premier recognition program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; this comprehensive leadership development initiative helps club members to build their skills in such vital areas as communication, goal-setting, and teamwork; and

WHEREAS, With her selection as a state regional honoree, Ms. Sawvel has become a candidate in the Texas Military Youth of the Year competition taking place in March 2021; the top finisher in that event will join other state winners in vying for the National Youth of the Year title; and

WHEREAS, Lauren Sawvel's selection as a Regional Military Youth of the Year is a fitting tribute to her considerable success in academics and her proven leadership in her club and community, and she may indeed reflect with pride on this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Lauren O. Sawvel on being named a Boys & Girls Clubs 2021 Regional Military Youth of the Year and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ms. Sawvel as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Gutierrez

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate