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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo for their |
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outstanding efforts in preparing the young people of today for |
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the leadership roles of tomorrow; and |
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WHEREAS, Established July 4, 1946, the Boys and Girls Clubs |
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of Laredo have for more than 60 years provided a structured |
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environment where a foundation of values and a sense of |
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self-reliance and self-esteem can be developed among young |
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people from all walks of life; and |
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WHEREAS, This exceptional organization has four clubs in |
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Laredo, offering a wide range of activities and facilities, from |
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gymnasiums and swimming pools to classrooms and libraries; the |
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo nurture members' innate abilities |
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through supervised educational and social learning experiences; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo serve more than |
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35,000 young people annually, working to build in their members a |
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history of success that creates self-confidence; the clubs also |
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promote community service, fitness and good health, and personal |
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initiative and responsibility; and |
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WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo have played a |
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vital role in the lives of countless young people, and they are |
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truly deserving of recognition for their many contributions to |
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the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo |
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for their legacy of helping young people become productive |
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members of society and extend best wishes for continued success |
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in carrying out their important mission; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Boys and Girls Clubs of Laredo as an expression of high regard |
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from the Texas Senate. |
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Zaffirini |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on February 8, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |