SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley on the
  occasion of Boys and Girls Club Week in Fayette and Colorado
  Counties, which is being celebrated March 22 through March 28,
  2009; and
         WHEREAS, Young people are one of the most important
  resources in our communities, for they represent the future of
  our state; it is important that they have positive role models
  and guidance as they grow up to become the leaders of tomorrow;
  and
         WHEREAS, Many young people need professional youth
  services to help them cope with a wide range of social and
  financial hardships; the Boys and Girls Clubs in Texas help these
  youths keep out of trouble by offering them a safe and supportive
  place to go and providing a number of quality programs; and
         WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Clubs provide educational
  assistance through the Power Hour homework program; other
  services help youths in developing character and leadership,
  discovering needs, setting goals, and realizing their full
  potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and
         WHEREAS, More than 750 young people in Schulenburg and
  Weimar benefit from the services provided by the Boys and Girls
  Clubs of Champion Valley each year; and
         WHEREAS, Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion
  Valley will join 4.6 million youths in more than 4,000 clubs
  across the country in celebrating National Boys and Girls Club
  Week during the week of March 22 through March 28, 2009; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
  Legislature, hereby proclaim the week of March 22 through March
  28, 2009, as Boys and Girls Club Week in Fayette and Colorado
  Counties and extend best wishes to the members, staff, and
  volunteers of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley for an
  enjoyable celebration; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  the clubs in honor of this special occasion.
  Hegar
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 16, 2009.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate