79R12225 BJM-D

By:  Farabee                                                      H.R. No. 1231



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls are 
celebrating 76 years of service to the youth of the community in 
2005; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1929, the first club was conceived by a 
group of forward-thinking individuals who brought together 72 boys 
and wished to provide them with a positive atmosphere in which to 
learn and play; the club originally lacked a central headquarters, 
but by 1940, it enjoyed a permanent location in an attractive rock 
structure west of downtown; and
	WHEREAS, Today, the fully inclusive Boys & Girls Clubs boast 
seven facilities and a campground and have made a positive 
difference in the lives of countless young Texans; in 2003-2004 
alone, nearly 6,500 youths visited the clubs, and a total of $50,000 
in scholarships was awarded; and
	WHEREAS, Recognizing that children are the Lone Star State's 
most valuable resource, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls have 
long encouraged young people to realize their full potential as 
productive, responsible, and caring citizens; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate all those associated with the Boys &
 Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls on their 76th anniversary and extend 
to them sincere best wishes for continued achievement; 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.