R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Community Youth Development (CYD) program has 1-2 emerged as one of the Lone Star State's most outstanding 1-3 initiatives in behalf of young people, and this notable endeavor is 1-4 truly worthy of special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Founded in 1995 by concerned residents of Corpus 1-6 Christi's 78415 ZIP code area, CYD was designed to provide positive 1-7 direction to the area's young people while fostering the support 1-8 and involvement of their families, and based on an initial 1-9 proposal, the group was selected by the Texas Department of 1-10 Protective and Regulatory Services to receive a $900,000 grant; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since that time, participants in CYD have achieved 1-12 remarkable success in the practical application of the group's 1-13 worthwhile ideals, and the many activities they have undertaken 1-14 include a mentoring program, providing computer-aided assistance 1-15 with homework, neighborhood lighting improvement and 1-16 beautification, and the establishment of two activity centers 1-17 staffed with recreational leaders; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Because of the dedicated efforts of the staff and 1-19 supporters of CYD, thousands of young people and their families in 1-20 the 78415 area now have access to resources and programs that can 1-21 make a significant difference in their lives, and it is indeed 1-22 fitting at this time to recognize the many public-spirited Texans 1-23 responsible for the creation and implementation of CYD; now, 1-24 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby honor all those associated with the Community 2-3 Youth Development program and extend to them sincere best wishes 2-4 for continued success in the years to come. Luna _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 712 was adopted by the House on April 24, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House