SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 244 WHEREAS, Imani Mogaka has been named as the 2021 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Established in 1947, the Youth of the Year competition is the premier recognition program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America; this comprehensive leadership development initiative helps club members to build their skills in such vital areas as communication, goal-setting, and teamwork; and WHEREAS, Since joining the Boys & Girls Clubs 10 years ago, Ms. Mogaka has formed lasting friendships and received valuable guidance that has helped her to develop her confidence and abilities; she has served the club in several roles, including as president of the Keystone Club and the Torch Club, as a leader of the SMART Girls program, and as a mentor for younger members; currently a student at Lamar High School in Arlington, she excels in her studies and performs with the school's show choir; she plans to pursue a college degree in advertising and media communications; and WHEREAS, Imani Mogaka's selection as Youth of the Year is a fitting tribute to her considerable success in academics and her proven leadership in her club and community, and she may indeed reflect with pride on this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby congratulate Imani Mogaka on her selection as the 2021 Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and a bright future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ms. Mogaka as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Powell ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 13, 2021. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate