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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Jack and Jill of America South Central Region 69th |
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Annual Teen Conference, "Black to the Future," which is taking |
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place June 15 through June 18, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America is a nonprofit |
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organization of mothers committed to nurturing the growth and |
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development of future African American Leaders and to preparing |
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them for successful lives through advocacy, education, |
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philanthropic giving and community events, and civic |
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participation; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization is represented by more than |
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40,000 members in 262 chapters nationwide; each chapter supports |
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mothers in their commitment to guide their children by providing |
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programs and opportunities for young people to empower |
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themselves and to make a difference in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Central Region 69th Annual Teen |
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Conference will take place in Dallas, Grand Prairie, and Fort |
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Worth; hosted by the Jack and Jill of America Arlington Chapter, |
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the event welcomes 1,200 teens, parents, and nonprofit |
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associates from 32 chapters in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas, |
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and it will feature leadership development programs, community |
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service projects, team competitions, and a formal gala; and |
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WHEREAS, The Jack and Jill of America chapters of the South |
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Central Region have a profound influence on educational |
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development, health advocacy, and cultural awareness, and the |
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regional teen officers and executive board are truly deserving of |
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recognition for their leadership and hard work; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the young adult |
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members of the Jack and Jill of America South Central Region |
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chapters on their commitment to becoming the next generation of |
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leaders and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 69th |
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Annual Teen Conference; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |