A concurrent RESOLUTION

 

TO COMMEND THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS IN HELPING SOUTH CAROLINA'S YOUTH PREPARE FOR A PRODUCTIVE LIFE AND TO CONGRATULATE JUSTIN K. MCNAIR of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area ON BEING NAMED 2023 TRADITIONAL YOUTH OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ALLIANCE OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS.

 

Whereas, in every community, some boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know someone cares about them; and

 

Whereas, by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging, and influence, Boys & Girls Clubs offer that vital caring and more through programs and services that promote and enhance the development of boys and girls; and

 

Whereas, the Boys & Girls Clubs in South Carolina provide programs in character and leadership development, health and life skills, education and career development, sports and recreation, and the arts; and

 

Whereas, truly the "Positive Place for Kids", Boys & Girls Clubs provide a safe place to learn and grow while having fun; and

 

Whereas, ninety-seven Boys & Girls Clubs sites in forty-six cities of the Palmetto State serve 16,591 youth each year; and

 

Whereas, further, the General Assembly is pleased to learn that, among the young people who enjoy Boys & Girls Clubs membership in the Palmetto State, Justin K. McNair of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area has been named South Carolina Boys & Girls Clubs Traditional Youth of the Year for 2023 by the South Carolina Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs; and

 

Whereas, cognizant that South Carolina's Boys & Girls Clubs are a sound and prosperous investment in the youth of our State, the South Carolina General Assembly takes great pleasure in recognizing and honoring each of these clubs and, most particularly, in celebrating club member Justin K. McNair for his accomplishments and for being selected as South Carolina Boys & Girls Clubs Traditional Youth of the Year for 2023. The General Assembly also offers grateful thanks to all club staff and volunteers for their critical roles in shaping the lives of these youth. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

 

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, commend the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Carolina for their extraordinary efforts in helping South Carolina's youth prepare for a productive life and congratulate Justin K. McNair of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area on being named 2023 Traditional Youth of the Year by the South Carolina Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Justin K. McNair.

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