SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 818

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Steve Harvey and the 2015 National Mentoring Camp, which is taking place in Dallas June 9 through 14, 2015; and

WHEREAS, The National Mentoring Camp is a part of the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men; the camp is an endeavor to share, teach, and demonstrate the principles of manhood to young men; it is one of many programs sponsored by the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Steve Harvey is a renowned entertainer who is widely known for his strong family values and savvy business sense; he has used his immense success as a means to empower others, and he has a particular passion for helping young citizens find educational and career success; and

WHEREAS, The famed comedian serves as the host for the mentoring camp, which includes a series of workshops that focus on personal responsibility, dream-building, and the importance of proper nutrition and physical fitness; participants have the opportunity to meet positive male role models from a wide range of backgrounds; and

WHEREAS, Young people throughout the nation have benefited from Steve Harvey's extensive work in communities, and the National Mentoring Camp is an outstanding opportunity for young men to gain the tools they need to build successful futures; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend Steve Harvey for his many philanthropic works and extend to him best wishes for a successful 2015 National Mentoring Camp; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Steve Harvey and the National Mentoring Camp.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate