SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297

WHEREAS, Shanda C. Larsen of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls has been named as a 2021 Regional Youth of the Year, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1947, the Youth of the Year competition is the premier recognition program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; this comprehensive leadership development initiative helps club members to build their skills in such vital areas as communication, goal-setting, and teamwork; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Victor and Sharon Larsen, Ms. Larsen has been actively involved with the Southeast Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Wichita Falls for more than a decade; over the past year, she has put in approximately 135 volunteer hours, and she lends her support to such initiatives as the Power Hour Homework and Reading Clubs, the SMART Girls program, and Healthy Habits; a role model for her fellow youth, she was selected to participate in a teen work program at the Southeast Club; and

WHEREAS, Shanda Larsen's selection as a Regional Youth of the Year is a fitting tribute to her considerable success in academics and her proven leadership in her club and community, and she may indeed reflect with pride on this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Shanda C. Larsen on being named a Boys & Girls Clubs 2021 Regional Youth of the Year and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ms. Larsen as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Springer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 22, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate