By Johnson H.R. No. 439 74R7445 SAJ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the Texas Association of Future Homemakers of America for 50 years 1-3 of exceptional service to the young men and women of our state and 1-4 joins with the organization in celebrating the theme of its 1-5 anniversary, "50 Years Leading the Way--Families, Careers and 1-6 Communities"; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Future Homemakers of America was founded June 11, 1-8 1945, in Chicago, and the Lone Star State was one of the first to 1-9 receive a state charter; moreover, Texas leaders were instrumental 1-10 in developing the national organization and later held the first 1-11 state meeting in Austin in 1946; and 1-12 WHEREAS, For a half a century, this outstanding organization 1-13 has helped students become innovative and effective leaders by 1-14 addressing important personal, family, work, and societal issues 1-15 through vocational home economics education, and it has had a 1-16 positive impact on the lives of more than nine million youths 1-17 throughout its proud history; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The program is unique among youth organizations 1-19 because its activities are planned and run by student members; 1-20 participation in national projects and chapter activities helps 1-21 youths develop crucial "skills for life," including planning, goal 1-22 setting, problem solving, and decision making; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In addition, the organization helps its young 1-24 members to hone their interpersonal communication skills as they 2-1 work with other youths and adults in their school and community; 2-2 and 2-3 WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Future Homemakers of 2-4 America has contributed greatly to the social fiber of our state as 2-5 it has helped countless youths learn to manage a wide variety of 2-6 roles and responsibilities, thus fostering family life, community 2-7 service, and economic development, and its dedicated efforts in 2-8 this regard are truly worthy of special recognition; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend the Texas Association of Future 2-12 Homemakers of America on its exemplary record of public service and 2-13 congratulate the organization on the occasion of its 50th 2-14 anniversary; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for the members of the Texas Association of Future 2-17 Homemakers of America as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-18 House of Representatives.