H.R. No. 563
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Youth Appreciation Week, sponsored by the South
Central Texas District of Optimist International, honors young
Texans for their achievements in the arts, sciences, humanities,
and other areas of scholastic and civic distinction; and
WHEREAS, The ceremonies, scheduled for March 29, 2009,
involve the 20 Optimist Clubs that serve the Greater Capital Area
district; and
WHEREAS, High school students will be presented with awards
for noteworthy performances in individual academic categories and
outstanding accomplishments in sports, music, public service, and
other extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives heartily
commends the efforts of the Optimist Clubs in encouraging area
youth and fully supports the goals of Youth Appreciation Week; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby grant the South Central Texas District of
Optimist International permission to use the house chamber,
provided that the house is not in session and subject to house rules
and policies of the Committee on House Administration, from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2009, for the purpose of holding an
awards ceremony in connection with Youth Appreciation Week.
Rose
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 563 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House