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IN HR0077

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Vernon Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc. (AAAYC) on the occasion of its 20th anniversary
  • AAAYC was established in Gary, Indiana in 1993 to serve African-American male youth ages 11-19 and their parents through mentoring, counseling, and behavioral support
  • The organization works with over 200 African-American boys, with less than 10% having a father in the home, and focuses on breaking the cycle of absent fathers
  • Only two members have dropped out of school among the hundreds the organization has served
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the AAAYC board members

Legislative Description

Honoring the African American Achievers Youth Corps, Inc.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

4/9/2013

Full Bill Text

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