SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 276

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs for its exceptional work in helping young citizens realize their full potential; and

WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to more than 360,000 school-aged children residing in more than 180 communities across the state; leaders in these clubs stress character and leadership development, education and career advancement, and health and life skills; and

WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Texas offer a wide range of activities, from promoting the arts to providing sports, fitness, and recreation programs; these activities play an important role in helping young people reach the goals of academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship; and

WHEREAS, Each year, individual clubs select finalists to compete for the title of the Texas State Youth of the Year and the Texas Military Youth of the Year; the winner of each will go on to represent the state in the National Youth of the Year and the National Military Youth of the Year competitions; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and Girls Clubs have encouraged young people to aspire to achieve 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, 85th Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs on its many contributions to the advancement of young Texans and extend to its members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Kolkhorst

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 22, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate