TITLE: Commending the Calderon Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio.

SUMMARY: Commending the Calderon Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Calderon Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio helps young people realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens and is indeed worthy of recognition for its contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, The Calderon Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs serves more than 1,900 youth between the ages of 6 and 12 with the goal of enhancing the educational, social, and moral development of its members; and WHEREAS, Under the skillful leadership of director Renee Sweeney, the Calderon Branch offers programs that promote good nutrition and physical activity and encourage sound decision making; a variety of sports, fitness, and recreational activities are also provided in the club's gymnasium, swimming pool, playground, arts room, and technology lab, and the BGCSA conducts clothing drives, art competitions, and giveaways for the benefit of residents throughout the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, By reinforcing positive behavior, encouraging responsibility, and emphasizing a code of ethics and positive values, the Calderon Boys and Girls Club is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young Texans; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend the Calderon Branch of the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio for its admirable work in behalf of local youth and extend to all those associated with the organization 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. Rodriguez of Bexar Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1391 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House