SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 525
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 State of Texas, 88th
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 from the
Texas Senate.
Menéndez
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate