H.R. No. 1530
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Since 1996, High Adventure Treks for Dads and
Daughters has provided outdoor educational opportunities for girls
that allow them to spend special time with their fathers; and
WHEREAS, Known as HATS, the organization was created by Kipp
Murray, after he went on a backpacking trip with his son and
realized that he wanted to have that same kind of experience with
his daughter, Megan; Mr. Murray recruited other citizens and set
out to design a program for teaching girls in their early teens
advanced camping and wilderness survival skills and for fostering
meaningful relationships between fathers and daughters; through
the years, participation increased, and with a positive response
from the community, HATS grew to serve 140 residents of the Dallas
area; and
WHEREAS, Today, HATS operates as a nonprofit organization,
and it continues to offer young women vital opportunities for
personal growth through community-based adventure activities,
including canoeing, rock climbing, ropes courses, horseback
riding, orienteering, and camping; by challenging themselves
through these treks, the girls learn to work with their fathers to
accomplish their goals, and they develop confidence, strength of
conviction, and determination; in addition, HATS gives these youth
lessons in responsibility, teamwork, compassion, and leadership,
as well as such practical training as first aid, and it assists them
in understanding that they are capable of making wise choices as
they are also encouraged to try new things; and
WHEREAS, High Adventure Treks for Dads and Daughters has
taught many young Texans valuable life skills through its enjoyable
outdoor programs, and its emphasis on strong and healthy
parent-teen relationships has brought lasting benefits to these
participants; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor High Adventure Treks for Dads and
Daughters and extend to all those associated with the organization
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for HATS as an expression of high regard by the Texas House
of Representatives.
Kent
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1530 was adopted by the House on April
30, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House