79R7317 JNC-D

By:  Dukes                                                        H.R. No. 594



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Young Women of Destiny is an Austin–based mentoring 
program dedicated to empowering young women to prepare for success 
in college, their careers, and other aspects of adult life; and
	WHEREAS, Established to train, counsel, and successfully 
guide older teenage girls in biblical and leadership principles, 
this nonprofit organization offers college and career counseling as 
well as guidance in personal and spiritual development, 
relationship building, and opportunities to gain an increased sense 
of cultural appreciation; and
	WHEREAS, Providing young women with mentors as well as 
structured recreational, social, and volunteer opportunities, 
Young Women of Destiny is making a valuable investment in the youth 
of the Lone Star State; begun in January 2005 for young women who 
are currently seniors in high school, the program will expand to 
include female high school juniors this summer and young men in July 
2006; and
	WHEREAS, Endeavoring to make a positive impact in the life of 
another is truly a commendable undertaking, and it is a privilege to 
recognize the dedicated individuals who are giving generously of 
their time and resources to meet this challenge; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the organizers and participants in the 
Young Women of Destiny program and extend best wishes to all those 
involved for great success with this notable initiative; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.