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By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 109



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Months of hard work and dedication are being 
rewarded on January 31, 2005, as members of Project CRAFT's 
graduating class receive their diplomas; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, Project CRAFT (Community, 
Reintegration, Apprenticeship-Focused Training) has provided youth 
in Dallas County with invaluable life and vocational skills that 
will help its participants prepare for careers in the home-building 
industry; and
	WHEREAS, This important program is made possible by SER-Jobs 
for Progress National, Inc., through a Youth Services grant endowed 
by WorkSource for Dallas County in partnership with Dallas County 
Youth Village, the Transition Resource Action Center, and Home 
Builders Institute, the education and training branch of the 
National Association of Home Builders; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the six-month program offered twice a 
year, participants gain first-rate training in the construction 
trades, which culminates with both pre-apprenticeship 
certifications and job placement within the home-building 
industry; moreover, Project CRAFT students have access to an 
on-site GED or diploma program and workplace literacy and math 
classes; and
	WHEREAS, Project CRAFT not only benefits its enrolled youth 
but the community as well; two service projects are slated during 
each term, allowing students to give back to Dallas County while 
practicing their skills; and
	WHEREAS, Lauded by the U.S. Department of Labor and both 
houses of Congress, Project CRAFT has played a vital role in the 
lives of countless young Texans, and it is indeed a pleasure to 
recognize both the program and the current graduating class; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2005 graduates of Project CRAFT 
and commend the organization on its service in behalf of Texas 
youth; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Project CRAFT as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.