78R15823 JNC-D

By:  Bohac                                                        H.R. No. 1128



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Since 1949, Camp Ozark has provided generations of 
young people with a fun and challenging summer camp experience; and
	WHEREAS, A Christian sports camp, the facility is located in 
Mt. Ida, Arkansas, and serves children ages 7-17, most of whom are 
from Texas; Sam and Susan Torn of Houston acquired Camp Ozark in 
1985, and since that time the couple have expanded the camp from 375 
campers each summer to more than 2,500 campers; and
	WHEREAS, This special summer camp instills a sense of 
adventure and independence in young people by challenging them 
physically, mentally, and spiritually; camp counselors serve an 
important function by acting as role models for youngsters, 
encouraging them in their personal growth, and helping them develop 
confidence, self-respect, responsibility, moral and spiritual 
values, and a strong sense of personal identity; and
	WHEREAS, "First Is Third" is the theme of Camp Ozark's 
spiritual emphasis; the Torns and their staff believe that in order 
to "win" in our lives, one must place God first, others second, and 
ourselves third; by placing ourselves third, by being "F.I.T.," we 
actually come in first in the "game of life"; and
	WHEREAS, These lessons, once learned, provide the framework 
for a happy and fulfilling life, and the impact of a positive summer 
camp experience can influence an individual well into adulthood; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Sam and Susan Torn and all those 
associated with Camp Ozark for helping to encourage and inspire 
generations of Texas youth; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Camp Ozark as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.