SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the delegation from the South Central Region of Jack and
Jill of America, Incorporated, on the occasion of Teen
Legislative Summit Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Jack and Jill of America is an organization of
mothers with children between the ages of two and 19; members and
their families are committed to nurturing future African
American leaders by encouraging a spirit of volunteerism,
philanthropic activities, civic participation, and leadership
development in children; and
WHEREAS, The organization is represented by more than
40,000 members in 230 chapters across the nation; each chapter
supports mothers in their endeavors to guide their children by
providing programs and opportunities for young people to empower
themselves and make a difference in their communities; and
WHEREAS, On March 14, 2017, approximately 200 teenage
representatives of the South Central Region of Jack and Jill of
America, accompanied by 50 adult representatives, are spending
the day at the Texas Capitol; these impressive young delegates
will participate in and observe legislative activities, visit
with legislators, and lobby in support of opportunities for
minority youth in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The future success of the Lone Star State rests in
the hands of its children, and the delegates of Jack and Jill of
America are indeed deserving of recognition for exemplifying the
highest ideals of civic service and leadership development; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the South
Central Region of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, for
their work promoting the next generation of Texas leaders and
extend to the delegation best wishes for a successful visit to
the Texas Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate