H.R. No. 657



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The San Antonio Chapter of the NAACP Youth Council 
is holding its Annual Youth Image Awards Banquet on April 19, 2003, 
and this event provides a fitting opportunity to honor the 
organization and its members; and
	WHEREAS, Reaching more than 67,000 youth worldwide, the Youth 
and College Division of the NAACP was established in 1936 in an 
effort to inspire young people to take an interest in civic 
activities, to educate them about contemporary issues, and to equip 
them with the leadership skills essential for successfully 
implementing community-related projects; and
	WHEREAS, The organization's Youth Image Awards recognize the 
outstanding accomplishments of African-American and other minority 
youth between the ages of 10 and 18 in the fields of arts, 
academics, military science, athletics, leadership, 
journalism/publishing, community service, health careers, 
business, and vocational education; also being honored during this 
year's banquet are Mr. and Miss NAACP, as well as students who have 
achieved significant improvement in their grades; and
	WHEREAS, The NAACP Youth Council contributes greatly to the 
strength of this 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 hereby commend all those associated with the San 
Antonio Chapter of the NAACP Youth Council on the organization's 
myriad civic contributions and extend to them sincere best wishes 
for a memorable and enjoyable annual banquet; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the San Antonio Chapter of the NAACP Youth Council as 
an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 657 was adopted by the House on April 
1, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House