House Resolution 1216
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Scott of the 76th, Davis of the 87th, and Burnough
of the 77th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing The Youth Civic Advisory Board; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, The Youth Civic Advisory Board (YCAB) was established by Dr. Jamelle
McKenzie in partnership with veteran educator Eleanor Willis, who serves as Dean of
Students, to elevate the voices of young people in College Park and ensure that youth
perspectives are meaningfully incorporated into community decision-making; and
WHEREAS, YCAB's foundation and continued success are strengthened through the
leadership and guidance of Dean Willis, whose instruction and activities emphasize critical
thinking, problem-solving, and public speaking; and
WHEREAS, these skill-building experiences have empowered student leaders with the
confidence and tools needed to thoughtfully approach, analyze, and advocate for local issues
and community concerns; and
WHEREAS, a central role of YCAB is to provide youth-centered insight and
recommendations to Dr. Jamelle McKenzie, ensuring that young people's perspectives help
inform policy discussions, programming, and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, this advisement relationship reinforces the values of listening to youth voices
and intentionally integrating them into leadership and decision-making processes; and
WHEREAS, YCAB board members engage in advocacy presentations before the City
Council, community service initiatives, government related field trips, and interactive
workshops with elected officials and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, these experiences help cultivate informed, engaged, and socially conscious
young leaders who are prepared to contribute thoughtfully to their community; and
WHEREAS, YCAB's current initiative focuses on addressing the unhoused in College Park
through compassion, awareness, and action; and
WHEREAS, through this initiative, YCAB continues to model youth-led civic engagement
rooted in empathy, service, and meaningful impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize the Youth Civic Advisory Board for its unwavering
dedication to educating, empowering, and uplifting the voices young leaders.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to The
Youth Civic Advisory Board.