TITLE: Recognizing Alejandra Llanos for being named the National Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Alejandra Llanos for being named the National Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Alejandra Llanos, who was recently named the 2023 National Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and WHEREAS, Each year, Boys and Girls Clubs of America honors youth from across the country who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and academic excellence and who have made significant contributions to their communities; and WHEREAS, The organization recognizes outstanding youth at the local, state, and regional levels before selecting finalists from each of the organization's five regions who, along with the National Military Youth of the Year recipient, are eligible for the National Youth of the Year award; and WHEREAS, This year, Alejandra Llanos of McAllen earned this prestigious award and became the national teen spokesperson for millions of Boys and Girls Clubs youth and a representative for young people across the United States; and WHEREAS, Alejandra has been an active member of Boys and Girls Club of McAllen for more than a decade; she has served as a role model and mentor to young people in the Rio Grande Valley, and her determination and strength of character are a source of inspiration to her community and to youth throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a generous and courageous spirit, Alejandra dreams of studying accounting and becoming a policymaker to help provide resources and create opportunities for communities like her own and others in the Rio Grande Valley; this exceptional young woman is a shining example to our state's future generations and to all Texans, and her family, her community, and the people of Texas can be justifiably proud of her achievements as she looks ahead to a bright and promising future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Alejandra Llanos on being named the 2023 National Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs of America and extend to her congratulations and best wishes for success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa, LaMantia President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on November 30, 2023.