83R15269 KEK-D By: Workman H.R. No. 934 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Youth Appreciation Week, sponsored by the South Central Texas District of Optimist International, honors young Texans for their achievements in the arts, sciences, humanities, and other areas of scholastic and civic distinction; and WHEREAS, The ceremonies, scheduled for March 24, 2013, involve the 20 Optimist Clubs that serve the Greater Capital Area district; and WHEREAS, High school students will be presented with awards for noteworthy performances in individual academic categories and outstanding accomplishments in sports, music, public service, and other extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives heartily commends the efforts of the Optimist Clubs in encouraging area youth and fully supports the goals of Youth Appreciation Week; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, in accordance with the rules and policies of the Committee on House Administration, hereby grant permission to the South Central Texas District of Optimist International to use the house chamber from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on March 24, 2013, provided that the house is not in session, for the purpose of holding an awards ceremony in connection with Youth Appreciation Week.