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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, By providing a safe and enriching environment for |
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children and teens, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Texas have been a |
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beacon of hope, guidance, and support for countless individuals |
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across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than a century, the state's Boys & Girls |
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Clubs have remained steadfast in their mission to enable all young |
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Texans to achieve their full potential as productive, caring, and |
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responsible citizens; and |
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WHEREAS, The Clubs offer invaluable programs in the areas of |
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education, leadership development, health and wellness, athletics, |
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and the arts, ensuring that Club members have access to |
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opportunities that will benefit them throughout their lives; and |
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WHEREAS, The dedicated staff, volunteers, and community |
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partners of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Texas work tirelessly to |
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uplift and mentor youth, instilling in them the values of respect, |
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responsibility, and service; the influence of these efforts has |
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been felt across generations, and many former Club members have |
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gone on to become leaders and role models in their fields; and |
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WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Texas have made a positive |
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difference in many lives and created a lasting legacy of |
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empowerment and transformation in communities throughout the Lone |
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Star State; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 18, 2025, as Boys & Girls Clubs |
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Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and commend all those associated |
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with the Clubs for their contributions. |