2023S0448-1 06/22/23
 
  By: West S.R. No. 38
 
 
 
SENATE RESOLUTION
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Jack and Jill of America South Central Region 69th
  Annual Teen Conference, "Black to the Future," which is taking
  place June 15 through June 18, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America is a nonprofit
  organization of mothers committed to nurturing the growth and
  development of future African American Leaders and to preparing
  them for successful lives through advocacy, education,
  philanthropic giving and community events, and civic
  participation; and
         WHEREAS, The organization is represented by more than
  40,000 members in 262 chapters nationwide; each chapter supports
  mothers in their commitment to guide their children by providing
  programs and opportunities for young people to empower
  themselves and to make a difference in their communities; and
         WHEREAS, The South Central Region 69th Annual Teen
  Conference will take place in Dallas, Grand Prairie, and Fort
  Worth; hosted by the Jack and Jill of America Arlington Chapter,
  the event welcomes 1,200 teens, parents, and nonprofit
  associates from 32 chapters in Louisiana, New Mexico, and Texas,
  and it will feature leadership development programs, community
  service projects, team competitions, and a formal gala; and
         WHEREAS, The Jack and Jill of America chapters of the South
  Central Region have a profound influence on educational
  development, health advocacy, and cultural awareness, and the
  regional teen officers and executive board are truly deserving of
  recognition for their leadership and hard work; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the young adult
  members of the Jack and Jill of America South Central Region
  chapters on their commitment to becoming the next generation of
  leaders and extend to them best wishes for a memorable 69th
  Annual Teen Conference; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the
  Texas Senate.