HR1216: HR1216 The Youth Civic Advisory Board; commend

26 LC 129 0908 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.1 WHEREAS, The Youth Civic Advisory Board (YCAB) was established by Dr. Jamelle2 McKenzie in partnership with veteran educator Eleanor Willis, w ho serves as Dean of3 Students, to elevate the voices of young people in College Park and ensure that youth4 perspectives are meaningfully incorporated into community decision-making; and5 WHEREAS, YCAB's foundation and continued success are strengthen ed through the6 leadership and guidance of Dean Willis, whose instruction and activities emphasize critical7 thinking, problem-solving, and public speaking; and8 WHEREAS, these skill-building experiences have empowered studen t leaders with the9 confidence and tools needed to thoughtfully approach, analyze, and advocate for local issues10 and community concerns; and11 WHEREAS, a central role of YCAB is to provide youth-centered in sight and12 recommendations to Dr. Jamelle McKenzie, ensuring that young people's perspectives help13 inform policy discussions, programming, and community priorities; and14 H. R. 1216 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0908 WHEREAS, this advisement relationship reinforces the values of listening to youth voices15 and intentionally integrating them into leadership and decision-making processes; and16 WHEREAS, YCAB board members engage in advocacy presentations be fore the City17 Council, community service initiatives, government related fiel d trips, and interactive18 workshops with elected officials and community leaders; and19 WHEREAS, these experiences help cultivate informed, engaged, an d socially conscious20 young leaders who are prepared to contribute thoughtfully to their community; and 21 WHEREAS, YCAB's current initiative focuses on addressing the unhoused in College Park22 through compassion, awareness, and action; and 23 WHEREAS, through this initiative, YCAB continues to model youth-led civic engagement24 rooted in empathy, service, and meaningful impact.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize the Youth Civic Advisory Boa rd for its unwavering27 dedication to educating, empowering, and uplifting the voices young leaders.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to The30 Youth Civic Advisory Board.31 H. R. 1216 - 2 -