82R9020 JGH-D
By: Miller of Comal H.R. No. 573
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Youth Leadership New Braunfels contributes
immeasurably to its South Central Texas community by working to
develop future civic leaders and volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Established by the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of
Commerce and its Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association, this
exceptional program trains high school students in leadership
techniques and community awareness, instructing them in current
issues, resources, opportunities, and other factors affecting
their community's future; and
WHEREAS, Youth Leadership New Braunfels consists of seven
monthly sessions covering city and county government, economic
development, social needs, personal skills, and other topics,
through panels and presentations from local community leaders and
decision makers; the program also includes an orientation session
with parents, a full-day retreat, a closing weekend retreat, a
graduation ceremony, and, since 2001, "A Day at the Legislature";
and
WHEREAS, Now in its 14th year, Youth Leadership New Braunfels
accepts 10th-grade and 11th-grade students from New Braunfels High
School, Canyon High School, and New Braunfels Christian Academy who
have maintained a minimum B average; there are 31 students in the
current class, and to date, the program has graduated 386 students;
and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and
involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Youth Leadership New
Braunfels is helping to create a brighter and more promising future
for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Youth Leadership New Braunfels for its
promotion of civic leadership and volunteerism and extend to its
participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.