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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas chapters of 100 Black Men of |
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America are gathering at the State Capitol in Austin on April 19, |
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2017, and their visit offers a fitting opportunity to celebrate the |
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work being done by this outstanding organization; and |
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WHEREAS, 100 Black Men of America was founded in New York City |
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in 1963, when a group of visionary leaders in business, politics, |
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and other fields came together to explore ways of improving the |
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quality of life in the African American community; today, the |
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organization numbers more than 90 chapters and over 10,000 members |
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nationwide; guided by the motto "What They See Is What They'll Be," |
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these accomplished individuals are presently enhancing the |
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educational and economic opportunities available to over 125,000 |
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minority youth; and |
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WHEREAS, Based upon the four pillars of mentoring, education, |
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health and wellness, and economic development, the organization's |
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programs seek to address the emotional and cultural needs of |
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African American children, provide volunteer support to schools and |
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educators, advocate on behalf of equal access to education, promote |
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physical fitness and healthy eating habits, and empower African |
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American individuals and enterprises through training in financial |
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literacy and networking; and |
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WHEREAS, Contributing to the advancement of this vital |
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mission are the members of 100 Black Men of America who are active |
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in the organization's Texas chapters, which represent Austin, |
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Greater Beaumont, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, San Antonio, and |
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West Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than half a century, the members of 100 |
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Black Men of America have helped to set countless young people on |
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the path to a brighter future, and they are indeed deserving of |
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commendation for their myriad good works; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor 100 Black Men of America for its long |
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history of service to African American youth and extend to the |
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visiting Texas members sincere best wishes for a meaningful and |
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memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared |
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for the Texas chapters as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |