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Regular Session, 2010
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 187
BY SENATOR CHEEK
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Marlene Cox upon her selection as an alternate to
represent Louisiana at the Hugh O'Brian World Leadership Congress.
A RESOLUTION1
To commend Marlene Cox of Evanagel Christian Academy upon her selection as an2
alternate representative of Louisiana at the Hugh O'Brian World Leadership3
Congress in Washington, D.C.4
WHEREAS, Marlene Cox attended the Louisiana Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY)5
Leadership Seminar, held from June 5 through June 7, 2009, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and6
WHEREAS, the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program was established in 19587
by popular actor Hugh O'Brian, following a visit to Africa where he was inspired, after8
meeting with Dr. Albert Schweitzer, to create an organization designed to encourage the9
discussion and methods by which young people can take a leadership role in society; and10
WHEREAS, Marlene Cox was joined by one hundred fourteen other young leaders11
representing their high schools throughout Louisiana, where they discussed the core values12
of the HOBY organization, including the impact of volunteering in one's community, the13
partnership in community, and an appreciation and need for diversity in our culture; and14
WHEREAS, the Hugh O'Brian World Leadership Congress is held every year in15
conjunction with a major United States university, and the World Leadership Congress16
(WLC) brings together young men and women from around the world for a week-long17
intensive, educational summer program; and18 SR NO. 187
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WHEREAS, Marlene Cox was chosen as an alternate to represent Louisiana in the1
Hugh O'Brian World Leadership Congress being held July 25 through July 31, 2009, at2
George Washington University in Washington, D.C.; and3
WHEREAS, in September of each year, HOBY sends nomination materials to every4
accredited public and private high school in the United States under the auspices of the5
National Association of Secondary School Principals, and each high school is invited to6
select one sophomore with demonstrated leadership abilities and potential to attend regional7
spring HOBY seminars; and8
WHEREAS, after the spring seminar, one male and one female from each state are9
awarded a space at the upcoming World Leadership Congress; and10
WHEREAS, at the World Leadership Congress, students learn firsthand about other11
cultures and opinions, forming friendships, and exchanging ideas in an environment where12
they can feel comfortable in open discussions with their peers, learning to voice how they13
have formed their own views about the role of leadership in society; and14
WHEREAS, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership believes the most important tenet in15
education is to teach young people to think for themselves, which, as a result of the more16
than three hundred thousand alumni, has influenced and inspired young people to become17
more involved in their community; and18
WHEREAS, the Hugh O'Brian World Leadership Congress seeks to inspire high19
school students to excel as leaders, using friendship with others as a catalyst for their20
learning experience.21
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana22
does hereby commend Marlene Cox upon her selection as an alternate representative of23
Louisiana at the Hugh O'Brian World Leadership Congress in Washington, D.C., and does24
hereby recognize the pride and honor she has brought to the state of Louisiana through her25
achievement.26
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to27
Marlene Cox. 28 SR NO. 187
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The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by Suzi Montague.
DIGEST
Cheek SR No.
Commends Marlene Cox upon her selection as an alternate representative of Louisiana at
the Hugh O'Brian World Leadership Congress.