88S31089 CW-D
By: Price H.R. No. 93
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo is
celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2024; and
WHEREAS, The organization traces its origins to 1934, when
Chanslor E. Weymouth, Cal Farley, and Roy Pool established the
Maverick Boys Club at a building donated by Mary E. Bivins; from
1934 through 1982, the facility was supervised by director Ralph
Dykeman, and in 1983, it opened its doors to girls for the first
time; today the club serves more than 1,000 young people every year,
equipping at-risk youth with the tools they need to reach their full
potential and to become engaged and productive members of society;
and
WHEREAS, Since 1952, the club has operated from the Maverick
building on South Lincoln Street; working in partnership with the
United Way of Amarillo & Canyon and other organizations, it
provides programs in the areas of character and leadership,
education and career, health and life skills, the arts, and sports,
fitness, and recreation; the club's offerings also include computer
science, peer support, scouting, and 4-H initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its rich history, the Maverick Boys &
Girls Club of Amarillo has remained faithful to its mission of
providing young Texans with a safe and nurturing environment in
which to build healthy relationships, confidence, and self-esteem,
and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing the organization on this
notable milestone; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 90th
anniversary of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo and extend
to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes
for continued success with their important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the club as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.