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By: Flynn H.R. No. 721
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John and Debbie Phillips, founders of Life Choices,
have devoted themselves both to advocating the importance of
education and to sponsoring anti-violence initiatives in our
nation's high schools; and
WHEREAS, Troubling incidences of deadly violence on school
campuses in recent years and the prevalence of substance abuse and
teenage suicide among students all raise serious concerns about the
emotional and psychological well-being of our children, even as we
worry about their very physical safety; and
WHEREAS, Life Choices, a motivational, multimedia event,
employs videos, sketches, and individual stories to promote a
brighter future for all of America's youth by deterring destructive
decisions; since its inception in 1996, the program has been
presented more than 300 times to 250,000 students in 23 states and
received recognition from numerous community leaders, police
officials, and congressmen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips share their own personal
triumphs over serious problems to deliver a message of hope to teens
throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, The campaign of John and Debbie Phillips to promote
healthy alternatives and encourage students is indeed a significant
undertaking that will most certainly have a lasting impact, and
their important efforts in behalf of young people are truly
commendable; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature commend John and Debbie Phillips of the Life Choices
program for their noteworthy efforts in behalf of America's youth;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Phillips as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives.