SR 982

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                     SENATE RESOLUTION NO. ____________
      WHEREAS, the Missouri General Assembly has compiled a long tradition of
rendering assistance to those programs aimed at developing exemplary qualities of
citizenship and leadership within our youth; and
      WHEREAS, the Missouri Girls State program of the American Legion
Auxiliary has earned considerable recognition for its success in providing young
women with a unique and valuable insight into the process of democratic
government through a format of direct role-playing experience; and
      WHEREAS, during June 2026, the American Legion Auxiliary, Department
of Missouri, is conducting the annual session of Missouri Girls State; and
      WHEREAS, an important highlight of this event would be conducting a mock
legislative session in the Senate Chamber at our State Capitol where participants
could gather to gain a more realistic insight into official governmental and electoral
proceedings;
      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the
Missouri Senate, One Hundred and Third General Assembly, hereby grant the
adult leaders and participants of Missouri Girls State permission to use the Senate
Chamber for the purpose of swearing in mock legislative officials and conducting a
mock legislative session from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on June 25, 2026.