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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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welcome the delegation from the South Central Region of Jack and |
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Jill of America, Incorporated, on the occasion of Teen |
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Legislative Summit Day at the Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America is an organization of |
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mothers with children between the ages of two and 19; members and |
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their families are committed to nurturing future African |
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American leaders by encouraging a spirit of volunteerism, |
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philanthropic activities, civic participation, and leadership |
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development in children; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization is represented by more than |
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40,000 members in 230 chapters across the nation; each chapter |
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supports mothers in their endeavors to guide their children by |
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providing programs and opportunities for young people to empower |
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themselves and make a difference in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, On March 14, 2017, approximately 200 teenage |
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representatives of the South Central Region of Jack and Jill of |
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America, accompanied by 50 adult representatives, are spending |
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the day at the Texas Capitol; these impressive young delegates |
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will participate in and observe legislative activities, visit |
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with legislators, and lobby in support of opportunities for |
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minority youth in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The future success of the Lone Star State rests in |
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the hands of its children, and the delegates of Jack and Jill of |
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America are indeed deserving of recognition for exemplifying the |
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highest ideals of civic service and leadership development; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the South |
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Central Region of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, for |
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their work promoting the next generation of Texas leaders and |
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extend to the delegation best wishes for a successful visit to |
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the Texas Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 February 28, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |