88R9655 AMB-D
By: Menéndez S.R. No. 525
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Youth Empowerment Services, Inc., a nonprofit
organization dedicated to improving education in San Antonio and
throughout the United States, celebrated its 28th anniversary on
January 20, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Founded in San Antonio on January 20, 1995, YES,
Inc., was originally established as a program designed to keep
children and young adults engaged during the summer months; the
summer program eventually evolved into a charter school that
remained in operation for 16 years; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, YES, Inc., embarked on its current mission
to provide high-quality training to educators, and it has since
focused on helping teachers become more effective so that their
students can improve academically; it has successfully trained more
than 1,000 educators and has been awarded over $100 million in state
and federal grant funds; the organization has consistently provided
employment to residents, recruited numerous teachers to area
schools, and assisted many students by offering additional
educational training and support; in addition, it annually donates
items such as school supplies, blankets, clothing, and food to
various homeless shelters and to holiday events within the
community; and
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Youth Empowerment
Services has made a meaningful difference in the lives of countless
educators and students, and it is indeed deserving of recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 28th anniversary of Youth Empowerment
Services, Inc., and extend to all those involved with the
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for YES, Inc., as an expression of high regard by the Texas
Senate.