SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the YMCA Texas Youth and Government Program in honor of
the group's visit to the State Capitol, where it will hold its
Middle School Youth and Government conference on February 1,
2025, and its High School Youth and Government conference on
February 28 and March 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA Texas Youth and Government Program was
established in 1946 as a part of the YMCA's nationwide effort to
heighten political awareness among the nation's youth and
instill in them the value of social action; the Texas program has
since taught countless young people the value of democratic
government as well as its practical application in public policy,
and the program has helped to shape responsible and engaged young
citizens and future leaders; and
WHEREAS, The annual YMCA Texas Youth and Government
Program conferences provide a platform for young citizens
throughout the state who want to elevate their voices and engage
in meaningful debate and discussions on matters personal to them
and their communities; this year, more than 1,500 high school
students and nearly 500 middle school students are participating
in the event; and
WHEREAS, Transformative and educational, the YMCA Texas
Youth and Government Program inspires young people to become
responsible citizens who are active in the American democratic
process and who are leaders and engaged members of their
communities; the program and its participants are truly
deserving of recognition for their commitment to upholding
democracy and for their contributions to the bright future of our
state and nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize the members of the YMCA Texas Youth
and Government Program and extend to them best wishes for success
at the 2025 middle school and high school conferences at the
State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the program as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Eckhardt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 5, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate