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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Staff, participants, and supporters of the Boys & |
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Girls Clubs in Texas are gathering in Austin on March 1, 2011, for |
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their legislative day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs provide services to more than |
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603,000 school-aged children in 170 cities in Texas, with the goal |
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of enabling all youth to realize their full potential as |
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productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Evidence-based and proven effective, the programs |
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of the Boys & Girls Clubs stress character and leadership |
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development, education and career advancement, and health and life |
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skills; moreover, the clubs encourage an appreciation of the arts |
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and provide a variety of sports, fitness, and recreational |
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activities; and |
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WHEREAS, Taken together, these programs foster in children a |
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healthier self-image, as well as improved educational, emotional, |
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and cultural awareness; they also promote community involvement, |
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strong moral values, and enhanced life-management skills; and |
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WHEREAS, Among the visiting delegation at the Capitol are |
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eight finalists for Texas State Youth of the Year, the winner of |
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which will be announced during the Boys & Girls Clubs Legislative |
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Day Luncheon; he or she will go on to represent Texas in the |
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National Youth of the Year competition sponsored by the Boys & Girls |
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Clubs of America; and |
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WHEREAS, Helping its members to aspire to the highest level |
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of personal development and to become good citizens of their |
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communities, Boys & Girls Clubs have long made a positive and |
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lasting difference in the lives of young Texans, and they are indeed |
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deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Boys & Girls Clubs in Texas for their |
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outstanding efforts in behalf of youth and their families and |
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extend to all those involved with the organizations sincere best |
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wishes for continued success. |