|
|
|
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 304
|
|
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
|
recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs in Texas for the valuable |
|
contribution they make to the young people and families of this |
|
state; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to over |
|
360,000 school-aged youth in more than 180 communities in Texas; |
|
their goal is to inspire all young people, especially those who |
|
need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, |
|
responsible, and caring citizens; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Through strong, evidence-based, and |
|
proven-effective youth development programs, leaders in the |
|
Boys and Girls Clubs stress character and leadership |
|
development, education and career advancement, and health and |
|
life skills; they encourage an appreciation for the arts and |
|
provide programs in sports, fitness, and recreation; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, The programs promote a better self-image and |
|
improved education, social, emotional, and cultural awareness |
|
while encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, |
|
and enhanced life management skills; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs programs result in positive |
|
outcomes in the three primary areas of academic success, healthy |
|
lifestyles, and good character and citizenship; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, On March 3, 2015, one of eight finalists from |
|
Texas will be chosen as Texas State Youth of the Year to represent |
|
the State of Texas in the National Youth of the Year competition |
|
for Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, On March 3, 2015, one of seven Military Youth of |
|
the Year honorees from Texas military-based clubs will be chosen |
|
as Texas Military Youth of the Year to represent the State of |
|
Texas in the National Military Youth of the Year competition for |
|
Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and |
|
|
WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and Girls Clubs have |
|
encouraged young people to aspire to the highest level of |
|
personal development and to become good citizens who are involved |
|
in their communities; now, therefore, be it |
|
|
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
|
Legislature, hereby commend the Boys and Girls Clubs across |
|
Texas for the outstanding services they provide to young |
|
people and their families; and, be it further |
|
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
|
the clubs as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
|
|
Hinojosa |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
|
President of the Senate |
|
|
|
|
|
I hereby certify that the |
|
|
above Resolution was adopted by |
|
|
the Senate on March 3, 2015. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
|
Secretary of the Senate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
________________________________ |
|
|
Member, Texas Senate |