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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 225
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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 Texas for the valuable |
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contribution they make to the young people of this state; and |
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WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to over |
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360,000 school-aged young people in more than 170 communities in |
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Texas; their goal is to inspire all young people, especially |
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those who need it most, to realize their full potential as |
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productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Through strong, carefully conceived, and |
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well-proven youth development programs, leaders in the Boys and |
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Girls Clubs stress character and leadership development, |
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education and career advancement, and health and life skills; |
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they encourage an appreciation for the arts and provide programs |
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in sports, fitness, and recreation; and |
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WHEREAS, The programs promote a better self-image and |
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improved educational, social, emotional, and cultural awareness |
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while encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, |
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and enhanced life-management skills; and |
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WHEREAS, On March 1, 2011, one of eight finalists from |
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Texas will be chosen as Texas State Youth of the Year to represent |
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the State of Texas in the National Youth of the Year contest for |
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Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and Girls Clubs have |
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encouraged young people to aspire to the highest level of |
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personal development and to become good citizens who are involved |
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in their communities; 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 Boys and Girls Clubs across Texas for |
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the outstanding services they provide young people and their |
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families; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the |
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organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Ogden, Hinojosa |
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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 March 1, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |