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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Rites of Passage Program for Girls is hosting |
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its third biennial Women of Wisdom banquet on February 28, 2009, in |
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Dallas; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1998, Rites of Passage Program for |
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Girls is a nonprofit organization that offers a seven-year training |
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and development program for young women beginning in the sixth |
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grade; ROPP for Girls operates with a mission to affirm the positive |
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aspects of passing from childhood to adulthood and to instill in its |
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participants strong character traits and moral standards; the |
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program emphasizes community involvement, cultural appreciation, |
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healthy lifestyle choices, and the importance of self-esteem; and |
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WHEREAS, The Women of Wisdom banquet honors five women who |
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have made significant contributions to the Dallas community |
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throughout their lives; proceeds from the event will offset the |
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travel expenses of junior and senior level ROPP participants to |
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attend a two-week, educational and service-oriented trip to Ghana, |
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West Africa, during summer 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, ROPP for Girls is a noteworthy program that |
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encourages good citizenship, compassion, and service, and its |
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efforts are helping to ensure a bright future for many young Texans; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Women of Wisdom banquet and |
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extend to all those associated with Rites of Passage Program for |
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Girls sincere best wishes for a memorable and successful event; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for ROPP for Girls as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |