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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631
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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 |
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the work being done by this outstanding organization; and |
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WHEREAS, 100 Black Men of America was founded in New York |
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City in 1963, when a group of visionary leaders in business, |
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politics, and other fields came together to explore ways of |
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improving the quality of life in the African American community; |
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today, the organization numbers more than 90 chapters and over |
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10,000 members nationwide; guided by the motto "What They See Is |
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What They'll Be," these accomplished individuals are presently |
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enhancing the educational and economic opportunities available |
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to over 125,000 minority youth; and |
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WHEREAS, Based upon the four pillars of mentoring, |
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education, health and wellness, and economic development, the |
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organization's programs seek to address the emotional and |
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cultural needs of African American children, provide volunteer |
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support to schools and educators, advocate on behalf of equal |
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access to education, promote physical fitness and healthy eating |
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habits, and empower African American individuals and enterprises |
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through training in financial 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, |
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and 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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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 copies of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the Texas chapters as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Miles, West |
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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 April 19, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |