79R12400 BJM-D

By:  Eissler                                                      H.R. No. 1114



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Throughout our history, innovation, 
entrepreneurship, and the spirit of free enterprise have been the 
cornerstones of this nation's economic development; and
	WHEREAS, Recognizing that these qualities are as important to 
the future of the United States as they have been in the past, 
Junior Achievement has been a tireless promoter of the free 
enterprise system and an educator for the leaders of tomorrow since 
its inception in 1919; and
	WHEREAS, Junior Achievement employs a combination of 
traditional classroom learning and valuable hands-on experiences 
to help students from kindergarten through high school gain an 
appreciation of the role played by economics in our daily lives; and
	WHEREAS, With nine offices in the Lone Star State and 16,000 
dedicated volunteers from all walks of life, Junior Achievement has 
reached more than 350,000 students statewide; and
	WHEREAS, By informing young Texans of the importance of free 
enterprise to the well-being of our state and nation, Junior 
Achievement is helping to ensure their future success as business 
and community leaders; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize April 12, 2005, as Junior Achievement 
Day at the State Capitol and encourage all Texans to foster economic 
education among our youth.