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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402
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WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize the Boys |
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and Girls Clubs in Texas for the valuable contributions they make |
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to the young people and families of this state; and |
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WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to over |
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360,000 school-aged youth in more than 180 communities in Texas; |
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their goal is to inspire all young people, especially those who |
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need it most, to realize their full potential as productive, |
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responsible, and caring citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, Through strong and effective programs, leaders in |
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the Boys and Girls Clubs stress character and leadership |
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development, education and career advancement, and health and |
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life skills; they encourage an appreciation for the arts and |
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provide programs in sports, fitness, and recreation; and |
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WHEREAS, The programs promote a better self-image and |
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improved social, emotional, and cultural awareness while |
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encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, and |
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enhanced life-management skills; and |
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WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Club programs aim for results in |
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three primary outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy |
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Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship; and |
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WHEREAS, On March 19th, 2019, one finalist from Texas will |
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be chosen as Texas State Youth of the Year and one young person |
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from Texas military-based clubs will be chosen as Texas Military |
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Youth of the Year; these youths will represent the State of Texas |
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in the national Boys and Girls Clubs of America Youth and |
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Military Youth of the Year competitions; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and Girls Clubs have |
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encouraged young people to aspire to the highest level of |
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personal development and to become good citizens who are involved |
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in their communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Boys and Girls Clubs across Texas for |
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the outstanding services they provide young people and their |
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families; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the organization as an expression of high regard from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Hinojosa |
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| Bettencourt |
Hughes |
Powell |
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| Birdwell |
Johnson |
Rodríguez |
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| Buckingham |
Kolkhorst |
Schwertner |
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| Creighton |
Menéndez |
Taylor |
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Patrick, President of the 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 March 19, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |