TITLE: Honoring Youth Leadership New Braunfels for its promotion of civic leadership and volunteerism.

SUMMARY: Honoring Youth Leadership New Braunfels for its promotion of civic leadership and volunteerism.

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WHEREAS, Youth Leadership New Braunfels contributes immeasurably to its South Central Texas community by working to develop future civic leaders and volunteers; and WHEREAS, Established by the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce and its Leadership New Braunfels Alumni Association, this exceptional program trains high school students in leadership techniques and community awareness, instructing them in current issues, resources, opportunities, and other factors affecting their community's future; and WHEREAS, Youth Leadership New Braunfels consists of seven monthly sessions covering city and county government, economic development, social needs, personal skills, and other topics, through panels and presentations from local community leaders and decision makers; the program also includes an orientation session with parents, a full-day retreat, a closing weekend retreat, a graduation ceremony, and, since 2001, "A Day at the Legislature"; and WHEREAS, Now in its 14th year, Youth Leadership New Braunfels accepts 10th-grade and 11th-grade students from New Braunfels High School, Canyon High School, and New Braunfels Christian Academy who have maintained a minimum Baverage; there are 31 students in the current class, and to date, the program has graduated 386 students; and WHEREAS, Through its efforts to build a more informed and involved citizenry and to develop new leaders, Youth Leadership New Braunfels is helping to create a brighter and more promising future for the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commend Youth Leadership New Braunfels for its promotion of civic leadership and volunteerism and extend to its participants sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Miller of Comal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 573 was adopted by the House on March 8, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House