79R7075 JNC-D

By:  Hopson                                                       H.R. No. 526



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Master M. J. Hughes has greatly contributed to the 
quality of life in Cherokee County, and his efforts are truly 
admirable; and
	WHEREAS, An inspiration to many East Texas residents, he has 
enriched countless lives through his work with the National 
Meditation Center for World Peace, a community development agency 
that he established in 1987; and
	WHEREAS, Nearly two decades later, the center remains a 
source of encouragement and education, and its vitality is a 
tribute to the commitment and hard work of its founder and the 
hundreds of dedicated volunteers who have striven to uphold its 
worthy goals; and
	WHEREAS, Master Hughes has given further of his time and 
talent to the East Texas Virtual Village county task force and 
technology committee, Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA), 
and the Smith County Ministerial Alliance, and he has participated 
in Americorps VISTA training; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his life, this esteemed advocate has 
exemplified the finest ideals of civic leadership and public 
service, and in so doing, he has made many invaluable contributions 
to the betterment of his community and established himself as an 
outstanding role model for the youth of Jacksonville; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature honor Master M. J. Hughes of Jacksonville for his 
contributions to his community and extend to him best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Master Hughes as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.