SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402
WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is pleased to recognize the Boys
and Girls Clubs in Texas for the valuable contributions they make
to the young people and families of this state; and
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Clubs provide services to over
360,000 school-aged youth in more than 180 communities in Texas;
their goal is to inspire all young people, especially those who
need it most, to realize their full potential as productive,
responsible, and caring citizens; and
WHEREAS, Through strong and effective programs, leaders in
the Boys and Girls Clubs stress character and leadership
development, education and career advancement, and health and
life skills; they encourage an appreciation for the arts and
provide programs in sports, fitness, and recreation; and
WHEREAS, The programs promote a better self-image and
improved social, emotional, and cultural awareness while
encouraging community involvement, strong moral values, and
enhanced life-management skills; and
WHEREAS, Boys and Girls Club programs aim for results in
three primary outcome areas: Academic Success, Healthy
Lifestyles, and Good Character and Citizenship; and
WHEREAS, On March 19th, 2019, one finalist from Texas will
be chosen as Texas State Youth of the Year and one young person
from Texas military-based clubs will be chosen as Texas Military
Youth of the Year; these youths will represent the State of Texas
in the national Boys and Girls Clubs of America Youth and
Military Youth of the Year competitions; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Boys and Girls Clubs have
encouraged young people to aspire to 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, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend Boys and Girls Clubs across Texas for
the outstanding services they provide young people and their
families; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the organization as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Hinojosa
Alvarado Huffman Perry Alvarado Huffman Perry
Alvarado Huffman Perry
Bettencourt Hughes Powell Bettencourt Hughes Powell
Bettencourt Hughes Powell
Birdwell Johnson Rodríguez Birdwell Johnson Rodríguez
Birdwell Johnson Rodríguez
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
Campbell Lucio Seliger Campbell Lucio Seliger
Campbell Lucio Seliger
Creighton Menéndez Taylor Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Fallon Miles Watson Fallon Miles Watson
Fallon Miles Watson
Flores Nelson West Flores Nelson West
Flores Nelson West
Hall Nichols Whitmire Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Huffman Perry
Bettencourt Hughes Powell
Birdwell Johnson Rodríguez
Buckingham Kolkhorst Schwertner
Campbell Lucio Seliger
Creighton Menéndez Taylor
Fallon Miles Watson
Flores Nelson West
Hall Nichols Whitmire
Hancock Paxton Zaffirini