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This resolution recognizes and commends the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico for their vital work in providing safe spaces, educational enrichment, nutritious meals, and comprehensive support services to thousands of children and teens across Puerto Rico. It specifically highlights a recent annual service trip where over 170 volunteers from various organizations, including Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity, Inc., Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., raised over $23,000 to directly support youth programming and facilities. During this trip, volunteers engaged in hands-on activities such as academic support, mentoring, leading recreational programs, and improving club facilities, all aimed at fostering leadership, confidence, and positive youth development. The resolution emphasizes that this initiative exemplifies the impact of civic engagement and collaboration in strengthening communities and investing in the future success of Puerto Rico's youth, and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73498