81R29164 MG-D
By: Dutton H.R. No. 1903
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program is hosting its
11th annual Heart of Houston luncheon on June 23, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A fundraiser to support the FWEP's community
initiatives, the Heart of Houston luncheon recognizes those
individuals who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to
citizens of Houston through their philanthropic endeavors, and this
year's honorees are Mr. and Mrs. Percy "Frenchy" Creuzot and
Dr. Felix L. Cook; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1984, the FWEP was designed to address
the issues of crime, gangs, drug use, and teenage pregnancy, as well
as the increased numbers of high school dropouts and single-parent
households; seeking to empower area youth and to encourage them to
make sound and healthy decisions, the organization promotes
goal-setting, improved self-esteem, and leadership development,
and it provides education and mentorship from positive role models;
and
WHEREAS, The FWEP collaborates with a number of other
community-based groups and reaches approximately 250 African
American and Hispanic young men from the northern region of the
Houston Independent School District, and its efforts have ensured
that more than 90 percent of its senior class participants are
graduating from high school each year; the wide range of programs
currently sponsored by the FWEP includes alternative afterschool
activities, weekend field trips, summer community service and
employment projects, counseling and tutoring, academic
competitions, career and technology training, and personal
development seminars; and
WHEREAS, This noteworthy organization is providing important
opportunities for many young Texans, and in so doing, it is bringing
lasting benefits to its participants, their families, and this
state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program on the
occasion of the 2009 Heart of Houston luncheon and extend to all
those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the FWEP as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.