STATE OF TEXAS H.R. No. 1594 / R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Student participants and supporters of Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas are gathering on June 8, 2013, to celebrate HOBY Texas North Service Day, and this special observance provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1958 by film star Hugh O'Brian, HOBY has motivated over 400,000 young people to work over 2,400,000 hours for positive change in their homes, schools, and communities; HOBY seeks to promote democracy and free enterprise while encouraging social responsibility and does not endorse any particular political or religious agenda; the organization's programs are conducted throughout the United States and abroad, and the North Texas chapter was incorporated in 1982; and
WHEREAS, HOBY focuses on students at the sophomore level of high school, and individuals are nominated by their schools for participation; in the course of completing the program, young people learn the values of volunteerism, integrity, excellence, diversity, and community partnership; HOBY graduates emerge with a better understanding of what it takes to succeed as a compassionate and innovative leader in today's global society; and
WHEREAS, Hosted this year by The University of Texas at Arlington, HOBY Texas North Service Day results in approximately 1,000 hours of community service to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the students and organizers participating in this event are indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas and extend to all those involved with HOBY Texas North sincere best wishes for a memorable service day and continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1594 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
WHEREAS, Student participants and supporters of Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas are gathering on June 8, 2013, to celebrate HOBY Texas North Service Day, and this special observance provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1958 by film star Hugh O'Brian, HOBY has motivated over 400,000 young people to work over 2,400,000 hours for positive change in their homes, schools, and communities; HOBY seeks to promote democracy and free enterprise while encouraging social responsibility and does not endorse any particular political or religious agenda; the organization's programs are conducted throughout the United States and abroad, and the North Texas chapter was incorporated in 1982; and
WHEREAS, HOBY focuses on students at the sophomore level of high school, and individuals are nominated by their schools for participation; in the course of completing the program, young people learn the values of volunteerism, integrity, excellence, diversity, and community partnership; HOBY graduates emerge with a better understanding of what it takes to succeed as a compassionate and innovative leader in today's global society; and
WHEREAS, Hosted this year by The University of Texas at Arlington, HOBY Texas North Service Day results in approximately 1,000 hours of community service to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and the students and organizers participating in this event are indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby honor Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas and extend to all those involved with HOBY Texas North sincere best wishes for a memorable service day and continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
[Previous Hit] Sanford [Next Hit]
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1594 was adopted by the House on May 1, 2013, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
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