SR 101 — Commending Boys & Girls Clubs in Virginia.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23105013D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

101 IE Offered January 23, 2023 N Commending Boys & Girls Clubs in Virginia.

TN ––––––––––Agreed Patrons––Locketo andby Hangerthe Senate, January 26, 2023 R O WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs in Virginia have made significant contributions to their O communities by matching young people with positive mentors and role models to help them realizeDtheir full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens;

and models to help them realize their WHEREAS, Boys & Girls Clubs provide services to more than 20,700 school-aged youths through UL chapters in multiple counties, cities, and military installations;

the organization strives to CnspireinsEire and supWHEREAS, through strong, proven development programs, adult leaders in Boys & Girls Clubs ED stress character and leadership development, education and career advancement, and health and life skills;

andandWHEREAS, WHEREAS, adult leaders in Boys & Girls Clubs promote a positive self-image and enhance moralacademic, values,social, emotional, and lifecultural managementawareness, skills;while encouraging community involvement, strong morWHEREAS, through the years, Boys & Girls Clubs have encouraged young people to aspire to the highest level of personal development and to become good citizens who are involved in their R communities;

andreness,now, whiletherefore, encouragingbe communityit involvement,1 strongfor WHEREAS, through the years,outstanding Boysservices &they Girlsprovide Clubs have encouraged young people to aspire to the highest level of personal development and to become good citizens who are involved in their communities;families;

now,and, therefore, be ititcommended RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Boys & Girls Clubs in Virginia hereby be commended R forRESOLVEDRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 0 presentation to the Virginia Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for their dedicated service to young people, especially those who need it most, and commitment to helping those young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

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