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78S41387 JNC-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 280
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On April 24, 2004, the San Antonio Youth Council of
the NAACP hosted the fifth annual Youth Image Awards Banquet; and
WHEREAS, Part of the Alamo City's Fiesta Celebration, this
important event celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of
elementary, middle, and high school students in the areas of
academics, military science, athletics, fine arts, leadership, and
volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, Since 1936, the Youth and College Division of the
NAACP has helped to develop effective leadership skills in young
people through developmental training and other programs; more than
60 students currently participate in the San Antonio chapter of the
NAACP Youth Council, an organization devoted to solving the
problems affecting people of color, advancing their economic,
educational, social, and political status, and stimulating an
appreciation of the African American contribution to civilization;
and
WHEREAS, This stellar organization contributes greatly to
the strength of the Lone Star State by encouraging, empowering, and
rewarding young Texans who strive for excellence, an endeavor that
is building a brighter and more promising future for all Texas
residents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the San Antonio
Youth Council of the NAACP on the occasion of the fifth annual Youth
Image Awards Banquet; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the San Antonio Youth Council of the NAACP as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.