SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 631
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas chapters of 100 Black Men of
America are gathering at the State Capitol in Austin on April 19,
2017, and their visit offers a fitting opportunity to celebrate
the work being done by this outstanding organization; and
WHEREAS, 100 Black Men of America was founded in New York
City in 1963, when a group of visionary leaders in business,
politics, and other fields came together to explore ways of
improving the quality of life in the African American community;
today, the organization numbers more than 90 chapters and over
10,000 members nationwide; guided by the motto "What They See Is
What They'll Be," these accomplished individuals are presently
enhancing the educational and economic opportunities available
to over 125,000 minority youth; and
WHEREAS, Based upon the four pillars of mentoring,
education, health and wellness, and economic development, the
organization's programs seek to address the emotional and
cultural needs of African American children, provide volunteer
support to schools and educators, advocate on behalf of equal
access to education, promote physical fitness and healthy eating
habits, and empower African American individuals and enterprises
through training in financial literacy and networking; and
WHEREAS, Contributing to the advancement of this vital
mission are the members of 100 Black Men of America who are active
in the organization's Texas chapters, which represent Austin,
Greater Beaumont, Greater Dallas, Greater Houston, San Antonio,
and West Texas; and
WHEREAS, For more than half a century, the members of 100
Black Men of America have helped to set countless young people on
the path to a brighter future, and they are indeed deserving of
commendation for their myriad good works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby honor 100 Black Men of America for its long
history of service to African American youth and extend to the
visiting Texas members sincere best wishes for a meaningful and
memorable stay in Austin; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be prepared for
the Texas chapters as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Miles, West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate