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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2015

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

HONORING AND COMMENDING THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF RHODE ISLAND

YOUTH OF THE YEAR PROGRAM

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Diaz, Slater, Hull, Messier, and Bennett

     Date Introduced: May 20, 2015

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, The Boys & Girls Clubs of Rhode Island are an integral part of our

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communities. Not only do they provide a safe space for our youth, but their programs help our

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young people develop and build the skills they need to be successful; and

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     WHEREAS, Since 1947, the Youth of the Year program has encouraged young members

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of the Boys & Girls Club to reach their full potential through academic success, healthy lifestyles,

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and contributing to their communities; and

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     WHEREAS, The Youth of the Year program richly demonstrates the positive impact the

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Boys & Girls Clubs exert on young peoples' lives and on the future of our nation. Boys & Girls

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Clubs help youth enter the world with positive self-identity, educational, social, emotional, and

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cultural competencies, community and civic involvement, a moral compass, and attributes and

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capabilities our young people need to become responsible, successful, patriotic adults and leaders.

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Youth of the Year winners at the local, state, regional, and national levels exemplify the hard

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work, determination, and hope of the Boys & Girls Club movement; and

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     WHEREAS, The rich history of the Youth of the Year program emanates from the efforts

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of generations of dedicated staff and volunteers who have mentored Club youth and helped them

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to reach their full potential; and

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     WHEREAS, Being named a Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club

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member can receive. This award signifies that the member has contributed in multiple ways to

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their family, school, community, and Boys & Girls Club. The award also testifies to the fact that

 

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the recipient has had to overcome personal challenges and obstacles, even as they have devoted

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time and effort into improving the lives of those around them; and

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     WHEREAS, It is fitting that our outstanding young people and the organizations that

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support them are recognized for making Rhode Island a better place. In 2015, we honor the

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following seven young people who have made an indelible impression on their communities:

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Rossana Lopes, Sean Richardson, Keeyarah Robinson-Rodriguez, Dashawn Howland, Raeqwong

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Roberts, Jennifer Ruiz, and Yvette Armstrong; now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

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Providence Plantations hereby honors and commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rhode Island

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and congratulates the seven young people who have been named Youth of the Year. We thank all

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of the people involved who have contributed selflessly to their communities, served as role

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models, and committed themselves to doing more for the state. We extend to the awardees our

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best wishes for success, and hope the Boys & Girls Clubs continue their fine work shaping the

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lives of Rhode Islanders; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to James I. Clark, President and CEO of the Boys

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& Girls Clubs of America.

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