SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 135
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Wellspring Family and Community Institute and to join
in the celebration of August 22, 2017, as Michael Pollard--YOGI
Bear Mentoring Day; and
WHEREAS, Wellspring Family and Community Institute is a
mental health agency in Houston that provides comprehensive and
integrated mental and behavioral health services to members of
the community; and
WHEREAS, The institute has developed the Michael
Pollard--YOGI Bear Mentoring Program in an effort to reduce
mental illness, maladaptive behaviors, and drop-out rates
among vulnerable children, and to help them begin a path toward
long-term success through mentorship; and
WHEREAS, The program is named in honor of retired United
States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Michael Pollard, a
26-year veteran who travels the world encouraging people of all
ages to reach their full potential with what is now the mentoring
program's motto: "Gotta Be Smarter than the Average Bear"; and
WHEREAS, The YOGI Bear Mentoring Program is being
launched ahead of the 2017-2018 school year in order to
increase public awareness and to help the institute establish
corporate and school partnerships that will strengthen the
program and create additional opportunities for at-risk youth;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend all those
associated with Wellspring Family and Community Institute for
their outstanding work in the community and extend to them best
wishes for a memorable Michael Pollard--YOGI Bear Mentoring Day
on August 22, 2017; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the institute as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 14, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate