IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1413 
Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 1, 2008 
Ms. WATSON (for herself, Mr. CAMPBELL of California, Mrs. BONO MACK, 
Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. SCALISE, Mr. 
MELANCON, Mr. REYES, Mr. ISSA, Ms. HARMAN, Ms. WATERS, and Ms. 
RICHARDSON) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth 
Impact Program. 
Whereas many at-risk young men in the Nation’s inner cities 
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 these young men; 
Whereas participation in organized sports has provided a cre-
ative and disciplined outlet and a path to a better life for 
many at-risk males; 
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•HRES 1413 IH 
Whereas the Youth Impact Program combines the disciplines 
of football, mentoring, and academics in partnership be-
tween local National Football League (NFL) franchises 
and universities to promote discipline, learning, and posi-
tive 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 them greater exposure to aca-
demics, core values, and life skills; 
Whereas the Youth Impact Program provides year-round 
mentoring to its participants that is a proven formula for 
building success; 
Whereas the NFL, the National Football League Players As-
sociation, 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 
three additional cities in partnership with local NFL 
franchises and universities; 
Whereas the Youth Impact Program seeks to establish a 
presence in every city with a local NFL franchise; and 
Whereas under the vision and leadership of Mr. Riki Ellison, 
founder of the Youth Impact Program, 10-year veteran 
of the NFL, three-time Super Bowl champion, and a 
University of Southern California alumnus, the Youth 
Impact Program has expanded from a regional program 
to one with a growing national presence: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 1413 IH 
(1) congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his lead-
ership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Pro-
gram; 
(2) recognizes the ongoing and significant con-
tributions of the National Football League, the Uni-
versity of Southern California, and Tulane Univer-
sity to the Youth Impact program; and 
(3) encourages the expansion of the Youth Im-
pact Program to inner cities across the Nation. 
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