82S10411 MGR-D
By: Thompson H.R. No. 264
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas Junior State of America is celebrating its
20th anniversary in 2011, and this notable milestone in its history
is indeed deserving of special recognition; and
WHEREAS, An organization run by its membership of high school
students, Junior State of America is dedicated to fighting
political apathy among young people, training the next generation
of citizens for active participation in democracy, educating youth
about the federal, state, and local issues that affect their lives,
and elevating public discourse and political debate; in Texas, JSA
has established chapters on more than 50 high school campuses
throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, In the course of its history, Texas JSA has
sponsored nearly 60 political awareness conventions in addition to
annual conferences and other events; these gatherings provide
participants with a range of valuable experiences, such as
conducting elections and submitting bills to a mock Congress, as
well as opportunities to learn from and ask questions of
politicians, journalists, and public policy experts; moreover, its
Institute on Politics and Presidential Leadership has introduced
hundreds of young Texans to policies and individuals that have
played an instrumental role in American government; and
WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and
involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Texas JSA is helping
to strengthen the democratic foundations of our state and nation
and to prepare young people for the challenges and opportunities of
the future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Texas Junior
State of America on its 20th anniversary and extend to its members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.