SENATE RESOLUTION NUMBER 602

WHEREAS, the Missouri Senate recognizes the importance of empowering citizens to actively participate in the democratic process; and

WHEREAS, the Missouri Senate has a long tradition of rendering assistance to those organizations that sponsor projects in the interest of good citizenship; and

WHEREAS, the Youth Leadership Conference sponsored by the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is an educational experience in state government for youth by allowing such youth to participate in the democratic process:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri Senate, Ninety-second General Assembly, hereby grant the Youth Leadership Conference permission to use the Senate Chamber on Friday, July 11, 2003, and Saturday, July 12, 2003, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.