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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 372
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased |
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to recognize the South Central District of the National |
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Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, |
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Incorporated, which is hosting its 45th Annual District |
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Conference March 15 through 18, 2007, in Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the oldest districts in the national |
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organization, the South Central District has been recognized |
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by the national organization for its outstanding volunteer |
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efforts, creative youth mentoring initiatives, and exemplary |
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programs in such areas as health, education, employment, and |
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economic development; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Central District headlined the national |
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Responsibility magazine for two consecutive quarters in recognition |
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of its spirit, its unique rendition at the 2006 national convention, |
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and the African-centric Rites of Passage Kufika! program attended by |
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the national president; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Central District has instituted a Hope |
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Award to recognize "unsung heroes" and to encourage community |
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involvement; the district's Youth Program is called the "Y Factor"; |
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the purpose of the program is to mentor and train young people, |
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to enhance their social and life skills, and to support them with |
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scholarships, workshops, and travel opportunities so that they |
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may broaden their horizons; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Central District's mission is to extend |
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the membership of the national association, protect the interests |
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of business and professional women, and encourage united action |
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for improving social and civic conditions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend the South Central District |
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of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional |
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Women's Clubs, Incorporated, for its many achievements through |
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the years and extend best wishes to all for a rewarding and |
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productive district conference; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared |
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for this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 28, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |