83R6640 JWI-D
By: Howard H.R. No. 619
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Young Men's Business League of Austin is
celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2013, and this significant
milestone provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the myriad
contributions of this worthwhile organization; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1913, the Young Men's Business League
provides area youth with opportunities to develop their
professional and personal skills and to gain the experience
necessary to succeed in school and in life; and
WHEREAS, Since 1928, the YMBL has operated Austin Sunshine
Camps and raised funds to support this valuable endeavor; the free,
weeklong camps offer memorable summer experiences and workshops for
low-income children from Central Texas; more than 800 boys and
girls attend each year, and a total of over 46,000 young people have
participated to date; and
WHEREAS, The YMBL also sponsors enrichment opportunities
during the school year through the Sunrise Challenge and Sunrise
Leadership Programs; these endeavors are focused on assisting
middle school and high school students, helping them navigate the
emotionally difficult years of adolescence while learning study
skills and planning for college; since 2001, every participant in
the leadership program has earned a high school diploma; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its youth initiatives, the
organization holds numerous events, including the Austin Under 40
Awards, an annual golf classic, and leadership seminars, to
encourage local businessmen to become active in their community;
and
WHEREAS, For the past century, the Young Men's Business
League has helped youth in the Austin area to lay a strong
foundation for the future, and the organization is indeed deserving
of commendation for its positive work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the centennial of the Young Men's
Business League of Austin and extend to the organization's members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the league as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.