H.R. No. 609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Rites of Passage Program for Girls is hosting
its third biennial Women of Wisdom banquet on February 28, 2009, in
Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1998, Rites of Passage Program for
Girls is a nonprofit organization that offers a seven-year training
and development program for young women beginning in the sixth
grade; ROPP for Girls operates with a mission to affirm the positive
aspects of passing from childhood to adulthood and to instill in its
participants strong character traits and moral standards; the
program emphasizes community involvement, cultural appreciation,
healthy lifestyle choices, and the importance of self-esteem; and
WHEREAS, The Women of Wisdom banquet honors five women who
have made significant contributions to the Dallas community
throughout their lives; proceeds from the event will offset the
travel expenses of junior and senior level ROPP participants to
attend a two-week, educational and service-oriented trip to Ghana,
West Africa, during summer 2009; and
WHEREAS, ROPP for Girls is a noteworthy program that
encourages good citizenship, compassion, and service, and its
efforts are helping to ensure a bright future for many young Texans;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Women of Wisdom banquet and
extend to all those associated with Rites of Passage Program for
Girls sincere best wishes for a memorable and successful event;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for ROPP for Girls as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 609 was adopted by the House on
February 25, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House