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House Resolution 599
By: Representative Gunter of the 8
th
A RESOLUTION
Supporting the Community Champions Initiative; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, we are at a point in our nation's history where it is vital for good people at the2
local level to come together to provide our young people with career opportunities, life skill3
coaching, and mentorship that leads to thriving families with exciting futures; and4
WHEREAS, we as elected leaders understand the importance of involving every sector of5
our community in this effort and we support a partnership that includes elected leaders,6
education leaders, business leaders, faith leaders, and community leaders who will help guide7
this effort; and8
WHEREAS, our youth and families have the need for well compensated employment that9
provides opportunities for both career and educational advancement; and10
WHEREAS, our public and private employers have a tremendous need for well trained and11
motivated employees, and it is incumbent that we as leaders provide both a process and12
platform to bring all partners together in a long term and sustainable effort; and13 23 LC 112 1555
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WHEREAS, the successful implementation of this effort will elevate our community as a
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model for both the state and nation and will create a true "climate of success" that will bring15
the type of prosperity that benefits our long term residents, attracts great new families, and16
leaves no one behind.17
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that18
the members of this body support the Community Champions Initiative that unites all sectors19
of our community together in an effort that will bring hope and opportunity, wealth creation,20
and asset building to our youth and families.21
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized22
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the23
public and the press.24