H.R. No. 830

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Kylie Fichter of Houston has been named one of the top youth volunteers in Texas as part of the 18th annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle and high school who have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, A senior at St. Agnes Academy, Ms. Fichter was named a Spirit of Community Distinguished Finalist for her contributions to Challenger Sports initiatives that benefit children with disabilities; as part of that effort, she created a new program at Camp Buckaroo, which is operated by Easter Seals Greater Houston; her responsibilities included securing equipment and uniforms for participants, and she served as a "lead buddy" for each game during the season; in the course of her volunteer work, Ms. Fichter has helped raise over $30,000 for this worthy endeavor; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has demonstrated remarkable initiative and determination in the pursuit of a selfless goal, and she is a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Kylie Fichter on being named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program and extend to her sincere best wishes for success in all her future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Fichter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

S. Davis of Harris

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 830 was adopted by the House on March 27, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House