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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program is hosting its |
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11th annual Heart of Houston luncheon on June 23, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, A fundraiser to support the FWEP's community |
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initiatives, the Heart of Houston luncheon recognizes those |
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individuals who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to |
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citizens of Houston through their philanthropic endeavors, and this |
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year's honorees are Mr. and Mrs. Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot and |
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Dr. Felix L. Cook; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1984, the FWEP was designed to address |
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the issues of crime, gangs, drug use, and teenage pregnancy, as well |
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as the increased numbers of high school dropouts and single-parent |
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households; seeking to empower area youth and to encourage them to |
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make sound and healthy decisions, the organization promotes |
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goal-setting, improved self-esteem, and leadership development, |
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and it provides education and mentorship from positive role models; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The FWEP collaborates with a number of other |
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community-based groups and reaches approximately 250 African |
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American and Hispanic young men from the northern region of the |
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Houston Independent School District, and its efforts have ensured |
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that more than 90 percent of its senior class participants are |
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graduating from high school each year; the wide range of programs |
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currently sponsored by the FWEP includes alternative afterschool |
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activities, weekend field trips, summer community service and |
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employment projects, counseling and tutoring, academic |
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competitions, career and technology training, and personal |
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development seminars; and |
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WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is providing important |
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opportunities for many young Texans, and in so doing, it is bringing |
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lasting benefits to its participants, their families, and this |
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state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program on the |
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occasion of the 2009 Heart of Houston luncheon and extend to all |
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those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the FWEP as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |