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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1019
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas on the |
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occasion of its 40th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest |
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youth mentoring organization in the United States and is |
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dedicated to its mission of helping children reach their full |
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potential through professionally supported, one-to-one |
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relationships that result in a measurable impact; and |
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WHEREAS, National research has shown young people who |
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participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are less likely |
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to engage in such behaviors as drug and alcohol use or skipping |
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school, and that they are more confident in their school |
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performance and get along better with their families; and |
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WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas has |
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provided thousands of hours of mentoring to many area young people |
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over the years and has donated thousands of dollars in scholarship |
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money to deserving students through its foundation; it is ranked in |
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the top five nationally in such measures as six-month retention and |
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in the duration and support of the matches between young people and |
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their Big Brother or Big Sister; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary organization has had a profound |
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effect on the lives of countless young people over the course of |
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its 40-year history, and it is truly deserving of recognition for |
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its dedication and its many achievements; 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 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central |
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Texas on its exceptional legacy of service to those in need and |
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extend to all its participants best wishes for a memorable 40th |
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anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Watson |
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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 May 17, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |