81R6218 BGU-F
By: Pierson H.R. No. 212
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The future of Texas depends on today's children and
youth growing into thriving adults; and
WHEREAS, The safety, strength, preparedness, prosperity, and
pride of Texas are preserved when Texas children and youth are
protected from harm, supported in their health and development,
provided with education to help them succeed, given the love and
security they need to grow, and offered the resources to solve the
problems of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Texans Care For Children is a nonpartisan, nonprofit
organization that works to improve outcomes for all Texas children
and brings together a broad coalition of citizens in a shared
campaign to put kids first and improve children's lives by making
their well-being a priority for the Lone Star State; and
WHEREAS, Texas Network of Youth Services is a nonprofit
membership association of youth-serving agencies and advocates,
dedicated to enhancing the professionalism and effectiveness of
community-based agencies serving youth and families in Texas; Youth
in Action is a program of the Texas Network of Youth Services that
provides young people in at-risk situations with opportunities to
learn firsthand about citizenship, leadership, and public policy;
and
WHEREAS, Children at Risk is a nonpartisan, nonprofit
organization that works to improve the health, safety, and economic
indicators impacting the quality of life for children in the
Greater Houston area through research, education, and public
policy; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of constituents and youth from throughout
Texas as well as representatives of the 34 faith- and
community-based organizations that are cosponsoring this event are
visiting the Capitol on February 4, 2009, to encourage state
leaders to put kids first in their decision making in order to
create a solid foundation for the future economic development and
well-being of Texas; and
WHEREAS, The dedication of a special day to discuss critical
issues affecting young Texans and to strengthen and renew our
shared commitment to securing and ensuring the well-being of the
children of this state is indeed a worthwhile endeavor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 4, 2009, as Voices for Change
Day and commend the organizations Texans Care For Children, the
Texas Network of Youth Services, and Children at Risk for their
significant contributions to the children of Texas; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for these groups as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.