SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley on the
occasion of Boys and Girls Club Week in Fayette and Colorado
Counties, which is being celebrated March 22 through March 28,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Young people are one of the most important
resources in our communities, for they represent the future of
our state; it is important that they have positive role models
and guidance as they grow up to become the leaders of tomorrow;
and
WHEREAS, Many young people need professional youth
services to help them cope with a wide range of social and
financial hardships; the Boys and Girls Clubs in Texas help these
youths keep out of trouble by offering them a safe and supportive
place to go and providing a number of quality programs; and
WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Clubs provide educational
assistance through the Power Hour homework program; other
services help youths in developing character and leadership,
discovering needs, setting goals, and realizing their full
potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens; and
WHEREAS, More than 750 young people in Schulenburg and
Weimar benefit from the services provided by the Boys and Girls
Clubs of Champion Valley each year; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion
Valley will join 4.6 million youths in more than 4,000 clubs
across the country in celebrating National Boys and Girls Club
Week during the week of March 22 through March 28, 2009; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby proclaim the week of March 22 through March
28, 2009, as Boys and Girls Club Week in Fayette and Colorado
Counties and extend best wishes to the members, staff, and
volunteers of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley for an
enjoyable celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the clubs in honor of this special occasion.
Hegar
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate