By Davis H.R. No. 662 74R10965 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Over the past seven years, National Youth Service 1-2 Day has brought together millions of people across the United 1-3 States to pay tribute to young citizens who have demonstrated 1-4 compassion, courage, and a commitment to the future by performing 1-5 volunteer service in their communities; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This year, the State of Texas is proud to join with 1-7 citizens throughout the Lone Star State in celebrating this special 1-8 event, which will encourage Texans to recognize the invaluable 1-9 contributions that our state's young people make each day toward 1-10 creating a better place in which to work, live, and raise a family; 1-11 this important occasion will also promote collaboration among our 1-12 state's many youth volunteer organizations; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Communities and organizations throughout Texas, such 1-14 as the Science Place in Dallas, will honor National Youth Service 1-15 Day with award ceremonies, celebrations, and programs that will 1-16 acknowledge the important role our younger citizens play in shaping 1-17 the future of our society, and it is indeed fitting that our state 1-18 join with local communities in this worthwhile endeavor; now, 1-19 therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby recognize April 25, 1995, as National Youth 1-22 Service Day and encourage citizens throughout the state to observe 1-23 this occasion; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for the Science Place in Dallas as an expression of high 2-2 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.