H.R. No. 158
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The St. Marcus Compassion House in Tyler provides an
    1-2  exceptional service to its community, fostering in young Texans a
    1-3  greater sense of responsibility and belief in their ability to
    1-4  achieve; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Founded in 1989 by Emanuel Ward, who also serves as
    1-6  executive director, the St. Marcus Compassion House provides food,
    1-7  clothing, housing, medical care, and spiritual guidance to young
    1-8  people in need; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, Among the many innovative techniques employed at the
   1-10  St. Marcus Compassion House is the Leadership 2000 Program, a
   1-11  personal development program for boys and young men that promotes
   1-12  discipline, responsibility, and accountability in all aspects of
   1-13  life; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, The St. Marcus Compassion House is staffed by a
   1-15  group of devoted volunteers who give freely of their time and
   1-16  energy to ensure that each person in their care receives the
   1-17  encouragement, training, and direction that will allow that
   1-18  individual to achieve success; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, The future of Texas rests in the hands of our
   1-20  state's youth, and those who seek to provide tomorrow's leaders
   1-21  with the knowledge and sense of responsibility necessary to face
   1-22  and overcome the many challenges that await them have created a
   1-23  legacy truly worthy of special legislative recognition; now,
   1-24  therefore, be it
    2-1        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-2  Legislature hereby commend the staff of the St. Marcus Compassion
    2-3  House for their exceptional efforts in behalf of the youth in their
    2-4  community; and, be it further
    2-5        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-6  prepared for display at the St. Marcus Compassion House as an
    2-7  expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.