SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1019
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas on the
occasion of its 40th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest and largest
youth mentoring organization in the United States and is
dedicated to its mission of helping children reach their full
potential through professionally supported, one-to-one
relationships that result in a measurable impact; and
WHEREAS, National research has shown young people who
participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs are less likely
to engage in such behaviors as drug and alcohol use or skipping
school, and that they are more confident in their school
performance and get along better with their families; and
WHEREAS, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas has
provided thousands of hours of mentoring to many area young people
over the years and has donated thousands of dollars in scholarship
money to deserving students through its foundation; it is ranked in
the top five nationally in such measures as six-month retention and
in the duration and support of the matches between young people and
their Big Brother or Big Sister; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary organization has had a profound
effect on the lives of countless young people over the course of
its 40-year history, and it is truly deserving of recognition for
its dedication and its many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central
Texas on its exceptional legacy of service to those in need and
extend to all its participants best wishes for a memorable 40th
anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this outstanding organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 17, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate