SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 120
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 Texan 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 Texans in
a shared campaign to put children first and improve their lives
by making the well-being of children 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
that is dedicated to enhancing the professionalism and
effectiveness of community-based agencies serving youth and
families in Texas; and
WHEREAS, 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 drives change for children through research,
education, and public policy to improve the health, safety, and
economic indicators affecting the quality of life for children in
the Greater Houston area; and
WHEREAS, Hundreds of constituents and youth from
throughout Texas and representatives of 34 faith-based and
community-based organizations that are cosponsoring this event
have come to the Capitol on this day to request that state leaders
pledge to put children 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize February 4, 2009, as Voices for
Change Day and commend 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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organizers of this important event as an expression of high
regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate