78R10171 JNC-D


By:  Hamric                                                       H.R. No. 680



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Boys State is a respected educational program 
sponsored by the American Legion that provides participants the 
opportunity to experience firsthand the operation of our 
representative form of government; and
	WHEREAS, Each year, the members of Boys State convene in 
Austin, where they broaden their understanding of how public policy 
is formulated by taking part in a simulated legislative session; 
and
	WHEREAS, In the process, these young Texans develop and 
practice skills in organization, management, persuasive speaking, 
and interpersonal communication that will enable them to become 
effective civic leaders of tomorrow; and
	WHEREAS, The American Legion has requested the use of the 
house chamber on Friday, June 13, 2003, for the purpose of convening 
its annual session of the Boys State House of Representatives; and
	WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives heartily 
endorses the goals and ideals of the Boys State legislative session 
and commends the American Legion for sponsoring this valuable 
program; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby grant the American Legion permission to use the 
house chamber, provided that the house is not in session and subject 
to the house rules and policies of the Committee on House 
Administration, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13, 2003, for the 
purpose of conducting its Boys State legislative session.