81R8553 JGH-D
 
  By: Rose H.R. No. 563
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Youth Appreciation Week, sponsored by the South
  Central Texas District of Optimist International, honors young
  Texans for their achievements in the arts, sciences, humanities,
  and other areas of scholastic and civic distinction; and
         WHEREAS, The ceremonies, scheduled for March 29, 2009,
  involve the 20 Optimist Clubs that serve the Greater Capital Area
  district; and
         WHEREAS, High school students will be presented with awards
  for noteworthy performances in individual academic categories and
  outstanding accomplishments in sports, music, public service, and
  other extracurricular activities; and
         WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives heartily
  commends the efforts of the Optimist Clubs in encouraging area
  youth and fully supports the goals of Youth Appreciation Week; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby grant the South Central Texas District of
  Optimist International permission to use the house chamber,
  provided that the house is not in session and subject to house rules
  and policies of the Committee on House Administration, from 2 p.m.
  to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2009, for the purpose of holding an
  awards ceremony in connection with Youth Appreciation Week.