H.R. No. 715
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The T. Boone Pickens Mentoring Hall of Fame in
Irving is opening its doors in March 2009; and
WHEREAS, Highlighting the positive difference mentoring has
helped to make in many lives, the museum and resource center is a
project of Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas, which matches
young people with mentors in 25 area counties; in 2006 alone, this
record-setting chapter provided mentors to more than 6,000
children; and
WHEREAS, The generous support of the T. Boone Pickens
Foundation has contributed greatly to the work and success of the
chapter; in addition to a $2 million grant that helped Big Brothers
Big Sisters of North Texas boost its mentorships, the foundation
also donated $1.275 million that will be used to remodel existing
facilities and create the new Mentoring Hall of Fame and resource
center; and
WHEREAS, Mentors offer guidance and sound advice that help to
set our youth on a path to a bright future, and the T. Boone Pickens
Mentoring Hall of Fame honors the outstanding Texans who have
selflessly shared their time, talents, and wisdom with others in
order to see them grow; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the T. Boone Pickens
Mentoring Hall of Fame and extend to all those associated with this
important endeavor sincere best wishes for continued success.
Harper-Brown
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 715 was adopted by the House on March
9, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House