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                                                                  H.R. No. 885



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Under the leadership of founder and director Rheta 
Norman, the Rites of Passage Program for Girls, Inc., has provided 
an effective course of study for young women of Dallas in their 
transition from adolescence to adulthood; and
	WHEREAS, The program encourages its students to adopt 
lifelong traits that exemplify Christian values, an appreciation 
for their cultural heritage, community involvement, and positive 
self-esteem; and
	WHEREAS, Established in 1998, ROPP's primary goal is to 
develop young women of character, and each participant enters the 
program at the sixth-grade level and continues for a seven-year 
course of study; its guidance includes instruction in many diverse 
areas including public speaking, organizational skills, money 
management, art appreciation, family and cultural history, and 
journal writing; and
	WHEREAS, The program's current participants include: Amber 
Bedford, Alexia McMillan, Neachelle Parkman, Monica Rushing, 
Aleasia Simms, Charmante Taylor, Asia Thomas, Marcia Thomas, and 
Brittaney Whitfield; and
	WHEREAS, Offering a unique opportunity for young women to 
develop new skills outside the pressures of school demands and 
social activities, the program is an asset to the city of Dallas and 
merits special commendation for its community efforts; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor the Rites of Passage Program for Girls, 
Inc., and extend to Rheta Norman and all those associated with this 
noteworthy organization sincere best wishes for continued 
accomplishment; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                 Davis of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 885 was adopted by the House on March 
23, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House