By: Henderson S.R. No. 970 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Junior Statesmen of America is a nonpartisan, 1-3 student-run organization promoting the values inherent in our great 1-4 democratic system; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The first chapter of Junior Statesmen in Texas was 1-6 founded at Klein Oak High School over eight years ago, and the 1-7 Texas program has existed as an established region since 1-8 November, 1990; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The leadership in Texas has made expansion and 1-10 education the primary focus of the organization since its founding, 1-11 and the membership has unselfishly sacrificed to achieve these 1-12 goals in Texas; and 1-13 WHEREAS, On December 13, 1992, the Junior State Council of 1-14 Governors unanimously voted to grant the Heart of Texas Region 1-15 statehood for its outstanding accomplishments in expansion, 1-16 chapter affairs, and leadership; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The achievements of the Texas Junior State and 1-18 its members are noteworthy in history for grasping the fundamental 1-19 principles of democracy and taking the initiative in educating 1-20 the youth of Texas on these principles; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 73rd Legislature, hereby commend the founding fathers and 1-23 mothers of the Texas Junior State for their drive and 2-1 determination in achieving statehood; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-3 Texas Junior State as an expression of high esteem from the 2-4 Texas Senate. 2-5 _____________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the 2-8 above Resolution was adopted by 2-9 the Senate on May 19, 1993. 2-10 _____________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 _____________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate