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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the South Texas Youth Congress are |
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gathering at the State Capitol April 7-9, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, The South Texas Youth Congress is sponsored by the |
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Dream Forward Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to |
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creating programs that encourage civic participation; elected by |
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fellow students from high schools in 14 South Texas counties, the |
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members of STYC focus on developing public policy ideas and |
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proposals for legislative action to benefit their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, For the 84th Texas Legislature, the organization's |
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initiatives include a plan entitled Southern Opportunities onLine, |
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which is intended to provide residents of South Texas with improved |
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academic resources and other benefits; the proposal advocates the |
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establishment of a law school in the Rio Grande Valley, calls for |
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improved access to live video-based college courses throughout the |
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region, and recommends the installation of fiber optic connections |
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to expand the reach and efficiency of schools and public services; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, By involving themselves in the legislative process |
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and working to enhance the quality of life for their fellow |
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citizens, members of the South Texas Youth Congress have set an |
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example of leadership to which other young Texans may aspire; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the South Texas Youth Congress for its |
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dedicated efforts and extend a warm welcome to its members during |
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their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the South Texas Youth Congress as an expression of high |
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regard by the Texas House of Representatives. |