SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 276
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs for its
exceptional work in helping young citizens realize their full
potential; and
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to more than
360,000 school-aged children residing in more than 180
communities across the state; leaders in these clubs stress
character and leadership development, education and career
advancement, and health and life skills; and
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs throughout Texas offer a wide
range of activities, from promoting the arts to providing sports,
fitness, and recreation programs; these activities play an
important role in helping young people reach the goals of
academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Each year, individual clubs select finalists to
compete for the title of the Texas State Youth of the Year and the
Texas Military Youth of the Year; the winner of each will go on to
represent the state in the National Youth of the Year and the
National Military Youth of the Year competitions; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and Girls Clubs have
encouraged young people to aspire to achieve the highest level of
personal development and to become good citizens who are involved
in their communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Alliance of Boys and Girls
Clubs on its many contributions to the advancement of young
Texans and extend to its members best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this exemplary organization as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Kolkhorst
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate