82S11363 JNC-D
By: Legler H.R. No. 286
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Pasadena Bay-Area Junior Forum, an organization
dedicated to encouraging young women to pursue civic, educational,
and philanthropic endeavors, is celebrating half a century of
service to area residents in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since it was founded in 1961, the forum has
contributed to and assisted with such programs as the Language for
Learning initiatives at area preschools, The Center, a nonprofit
agency that provides educational, vocational, and residential
programs for people with developmental disabilities, and a shelter
for homeless women, Sarah's House; additionally, each year since
1962, it has awarded full scholarships to two San Jacinto College
students; and
WHEREAS, The association has also worked with the City of
Pasadena Multipurpose Recreation Center, the Texas International
Wheelchair Basketball Association, and the Special Olympics;
today, Hope Village, "No Place Like Here," the local pet adoption
program, Habitat for Humanity, and The Bridge receive monetary and
volunteer aid from forum members; and
WHEREAS, Volunteer groups in the Lone Star State play an
indispensable role in enhancing the quality of life for countless
Texans, and the Pasadena Bay-Area Junior Forum may indeed take
great pride in its enduring efforts to benefit the community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor the Pasadena Bay-Area
Junior Forum on the 50th anniversary of its founding and extend to
all those associated with the forum sincere best wishes for
continued success with their important work; 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.