[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1413 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 26, 2008.
Whereas many at-risk young men in the Nation's inner cities face a challenging 
        and uncertain future;
Whereas the future success of at-risk young men can be greatly enhanced through 
        sustained mentorship;
Whereas effective working partnerships between and within the public and private 
        sectors can have a lasting and positive impact on the future of these 
        young men;
Whereas participation in organized sports has provided a creative and 
        disciplined outlet and a path to a better life for many at-risk males;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program combines the disciplines of football, 
        mentoring, and academics in partnership between local National Football 
        League (NFL) franchises and universities to promote discipline, 
        learning, and positive values;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program is a community-based program that has proven 
        its value over the past 2 years in raising the outlook and aspirations 
        of at-risk young men and has provided them greater exposure to 
        academics, core values, and life skills;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program provides year-round mentoring to its 
        participants that is a proven formula for building success;
Whereas the NFL, the National Football League Players Association, the 
        University of Southern California, and Tulane University have provided 
        critical support to the Youth Impact Program;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program will be expanded to three additional cities in 
        partnership with local NFL franchises and universities;
Whereas the Youth Impact Program seeks to establish a presence in every city 
        with a local NFL franchise; and
Whereas under the vision and leadership of Mr. Riki Ellison, founder of the 
        Youth Impact Program, 10-year veteran of the NFL, three-time Super Bowl 
        champion, and a University of Southern California alumnus, the Youth 
        Impact Program has expanded from a regional program to one with a 
        growing national presence: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in 
        founding the Youth Impact Program;
            (2) recognizes the ongoing and significant contributions of the 
        National Football League, the University of Southern California, and 
        Tulane University to the Youth Impact program; and
            (3) encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner 
        cities across the Nation.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.