By Hill                                                H.R. No. 800
         77R13215 MW-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, On April 25, 2001, the Youth Achievement program in
 1-2     Garland, led by administrator Joe Walker, is hosting an awards
 1-3     ceremony for its students and tutors, and it is indeed fitting to
 1-4     take this opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization;
 1-5     and
 1-6           WHEREAS, Founded in San Antonio in 1995, Youth Achievement
 1-7     was modeled after the Midtown Educational Foundation of Chicago; it
 1-8     targets moderate-risk children before they give up on themselves,
 1-9     offering them character-building and tutorial programs; and
1-10           WHEREAS, Garland's Youth Achievement began its sessions in
1-11     March 2000 at Williams Elementary School with 11 students in
1-12     attendance; now over 30 young people benefit from the counsel and
1-13     instruction of its dedicated volunteer mentors; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Encouraged by its success, Youth Achievement, with
1-15     the assistance of Garland Independent School District (ISD), plans
1-16     to add a middle school and another elementary school to its roster
1-17     next fall with the goal of providing support for students through
1-18     high school graduation; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The Youth Achievement program in Garland is a
1-20     shining example of what can be accomplished when exceptional people
1-21     volunteer to help children in the community reach their potential;
1-22     now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby commend the tutors, their students, the Garland
 2-1     ISD, and all those who contribute to the success of Youth
 2-2     Achievement and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued
 2-3     success in all their future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Youth Achievement in Garland as an expression of high
 2-6     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.