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[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 716 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 716

    Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact 
                                Program.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 20, 2008

 Mr. Vitter submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact 
                                Program.

Whereas many at-risk young men in the inner cities of the United States face a 
        challenging and uncertain future;
Whereas the future success of at-risk young men can be greatly enhanced through 
        sustained mentorship;
Whereas effective working partnerships between and within the public and private 
        sectors can have a lasting and positive impact on the future of at-risk 
        young men;
Whereas participation in organized sports has provided a creative and 
        disciplined outlet and a path to a better life for many at-risk young 
        men;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program combines the disciplines of football, 
        mentoring, and academics in partnerships between local National Football 
        League franchises and universities to promote discipline, learning, and 
        positive values;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program is a community-based program that has proven 
        its value over the past 2 years in raising the outlook and aspirations 
        of at-risk young men and has provided at-risk young men greater exposure 
        to academics, core values, and life skills;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program provides year-round mentoring to its 
        participants, a proven formula for building success;
Whereas the National Football League, the National Football League Players 
        Association, the University of Southern California, and Tulane 
        University have provided critical support to the Youth Impact Program;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program will be expanded to 3 additional cities in 
        partnership with local National Football League franchises and 
        universities;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program seeks to establish a presence in each city with 
        a local National Football League franchise; and
Whereas under the vision and leadership of Mr. Riki Ellison, the founder of the 
        Youth Impact Program, a 10-year veteran of the National Football League, 
        a 3-time Super Bowl champion, and a University of Southern California 
        alumnus, the Youth Impact Program has expanded from a regional program 
        to a program with a growing national presence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and 
        vision in founding the Youth Impact Program;
            (2) recognizes the ongoing and significant contributions of 
        the National Football League, the University of Southern 
        California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact Program; 
        and
            (3) encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to 
        inner cities across the United States.
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