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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 275
BY SENATOR BARROW
A RESOLUTION
To commend Rev. William King on his contributions to youth through his Project RIDE
program.
WHEREAS, Project RIDE, Rev. King's acronym for "Ride Into Deep
Entertainment", was created in 1992 to teach youth to be poised and unafraid in life as well
as on horseback; and
WHEREAS, Project RIDE teaches youth to care for horses by riding and grooming
them and teaches them to care for people by giving back to their neighboring communities
through community service projects, volunteerism, and assistance to the elderly and
underprivileged; and
WHEREAS, the goal of Project RIDE is to take troubled youth who fail course work,
drop out of school, and engage in unlawful acts and give them love through the bond
between animal and man, because as that love grows, the youth are taught to give that love
back to people as they are groomed to become positive and productive citizens; and
WHEREAS, Project RIDE brings youth from the inner city into the fresh air of Baker
for their encounter with Black Beauty whom Rev. King calls a "good kid horse"; and
WHEREAS, once there, the village, consisting of family, friends, mentors, and the
horses, begins to shower the kids with love, showing them good, positive interactions and
helping them to keep hope alive by sharing in positive activities; and
WHEREAS, many youth who have participated in Project RIDE say they are grateful
for the many walks, talks, and lessons received from Rev. William King and the village
people which prepare them for life.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend and congratulate Rev. William King on his contributions to youth
through his Project RIDE program and does hereby extend best wishes for continued success
and happiness in his future endeavors on behalf of our youth.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Rev.
William King.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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