SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 774

WHEREAS, On this day, students involved in the Urban Youth Development Program of Texas Cooperative Extension have come to the Capitol to meet state leaders and experience the legislative process firsthand; and

WHEREAS, The Empowering Teen Leaders program seeks to create a learning experience that is stimulating and satisfying to all aspects of the student's nature and also helps young urban Texans gain knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that will enable them to be self-directed and accomplished adults; and

WHEREAS, The teen leader program helps to instill in youth the knowledge and skills essential for success and a commitment to the betterment of their community through volunteerism; teens are expected to complete a leadership course, as well as attend Government in Action, an interactive learning experience of the legislative process with state representatives and other elected officials; and

WHEREAS, Through their involvement, the high school juniors and seniors present today have demonstrated great initiative and maturity; becoming role models for their peers, these student leaders join a select group of students who have previously received this worthwhile training; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend the Empowering Teen Leaders program for its work in developing future Texas leaders and extend a warm welcome to the visiting members of this fine effort. Janek

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 18, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate