By Naishtat                                            H.R. No. 232
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Youth Appreciation Week, sponsored by the South
 1-2     Central Texas District of Optimist International, honors young
 1-3     Texans for their achievements in the arts, sciences, and
 1-4     humanities, and in other areas of scholastic and civic distinction;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The ceremonies, scheduled for March 3, 1999, involve
 1-7     the 22 Optimist Clubs that serve the Greater Capital Area district;
 1-8     and
 1-9           WHEREAS, High school students will be presented with awards
1-10     for high grades, noteworthy performances in individual academic
1-11     categories, and outstanding accomplishments in sports, music,
1-12     public service, and other extracurricular activities; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives heartily endorses
1-14     the efforts of the Optimist Clubs in encouraging area youth and
1-15     fully supports the goals of Youth Appreciation Week; now,
1-16     therefore, be it
1-17           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-18     Legislature hereby grant the South Central Texas District of
1-19     Optimist International permission to use the house chamber,
1-20     provided that the house is not in session and subject to house
1-21     rules and policies of the Committee on House Administration, from 7
1-22     p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 1999, for the purpose of
1-23     holding an awards ceremony in connection with Youth Appreciation
1-24     Week.