SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 24
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Pioneers Youth Leadership, Incorporated, on the
occasion of its Pioneers State Leadership Forum, which is being
held January 21 and 22, 2015, in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Pioneers Youth Leadership was established in 2012
by Garry Merritt and Travis Helm as a means to develop a new
generation of leaders in rural Texas communities with critical
thinking skills and a commitment to protecting the environment
and building sustainable communities; and
WHEREAS, Now in its third year, this outstanding program
has grown from 19 students in Real County to include 200 students
in 16 school districts across South Texas; these young men and
women research, develop, and conduct programs in their
communities in the areas of water conservation, rural
entrepreneurship, and school improvement; and
WHEREAS, Students also take part in leadership camp,
career and professional development workshops, and college
readiness advising; and
WHEREAS, The State Leadership Forum provides students the
opportunity to engage in workshops with and make presentations to
the Texas Water Development Board, the Texas Department of
Agriculture, and the Texas Education Agency and to receive
feedback from state leaders; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary initiative is playing a vital part
in preparing young people to assume leadership roles in their
communities, and it is truly deserving of special recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the organizers of and participants
in the Pioneers Youth Leadership program on their commitment to
public service and extend to them best wishes for a productive
Pioneers State Leadership Forum; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 21, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate