TITLE: Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo.

FULL TEXT:
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. Price Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on November 1, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House