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Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character).
Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program.
Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation.
[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]
[H. Res. 1413 Introduced in House (IH)]
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 creative and
disciplined outlet and a path to a better life for many at-risk males;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program combines the disciplines of football,
mentoring, and academics in partnership between local National Football
League (NFL) 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 them greater exposure to
academics, 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 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 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--
(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 Nation.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Mr. Andrews asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Committee on Education and Labor discharged.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10116)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10116)
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10116)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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