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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Henry Hernandez of Irving has been named a |
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Distinguished Finalist in the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community |
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Awards program, in recognition of his work as one of the top youth |
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volunteers in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National |
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Association of Secondary School Principals, the Spirit of Community |
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Awards honor young people in middle school and high school who |
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demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their |
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communities; this year, more than 31,000 teens from across the |
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nation participated in the program; and |
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WHEREAS, A senior at MacArthur High School, Mr. Hernandez has |
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made an outstanding effort to address poverty in his community; in |
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2014, he worked with his parents, local businesses, and his pastor |
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and youth group to establish Project Sheltering Jesus, which has |
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since provided over 100 homeless individuals with food and vital |
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support services; and |
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WHEREAS, The strength and vitality of the State of Texas |
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depend, in great measure, on the initiative of young people such as |
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Henry Hernandez, who use their considerable talents and resources |
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to serve others; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Henry Hernandez on his selection as |
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a Distinguished Finalist in the 22nd annual Prudential Spirit of |
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Community Awards program and extend to him sincere best wishes in |
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all his future endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |