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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, On April 28, 2007, the Cherice Cochrane Mentoring |
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For Success Foundation, of Bexar County, hosted its fifth National |
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Mentoring Banquet; and |
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WHEREAS, Mentoring is highly important for the youth of our |
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state, as studies have shown that students with mentors make better |
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grades, have improved relationships with adults and peers, and are |
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less likely to use drugs; worthy organizations like the Cherice |
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Cochrane Mentoring For Success Foundation are instrumental in |
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elevating student achievement and self-esteem; and |
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WHEREAS, Cherice Cochrane, who tragically lost her life to |
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meningitis at the age of 19, was the inspiration for the foundation; |
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this altruistic young woman was committed to helping the children |
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in her community accomplish their educational goals, and her |
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unselfish works stand as an inspiring example to all Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, At the age of 12, Ms. Cochrane helped to implement an |
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NAACP Back-to-School, Stay-in-School program, which aims to |
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increase the number of African American youth graduating from high |
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school by providing children with mentoring, tutoring, and |
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extracurricular activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The Cherice Cochrane Mentoring For Success |
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Foundation carries on the vision of Ms. Cochrane, providing mentors |
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to children in need of guidance, awarding scholarships to deserving |
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students, and offering internships, college preparation, and |
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counseling; and |
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WHEREAS, The academic success of our youth impacts our |
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communities, our state, and our nation; it is essential that |
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students be equipped with the tools necessary to attain their |
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goals, and mentoring programs play an important role in this |
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endeavor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend all those associated with the Cherice |
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Cochrane Mentoring For Success Foundation for their efforts in |
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behalf of the children of San Antonio and the surrounding area; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the Cherice Cochrane Mentoring For Success Foundation |
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as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of |
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Representatives. |
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McClendon |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2111 was adopted by the House on May |
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25, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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