H.R. No. 726
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hank Rush has been named president and CEO of the
Star of Hope Mission in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1907, Star of Hope provides food and
shelter to nearly 1,000 homeless men, women, and children each day;
the mission also offers support and solace through programs in
spiritual growth, employment assistance, job training, recovery
from substance abuse, and others; and
WHEREAS, Hank Rush is a graduate of executive management
programs at Harvard University and Pennsylvania State University;
he has been a successful businessman in Houston for 35 years,
holding management positions with Texas Eastern Corporation, BMC
Software, and Stewart Title Company; he is also a member of the
boards of AmREIT and Bradmark Technologies; and
WHEREAS, For three decades, this caring gentleman has given
back to his community through his service with the Children's Fund,
the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County, and the
IBM Business Partnership for Persons with Disabilities; he is also
an active member of Second Baptist Church and sits on the board of
the Houston Symphony; and
WHEREAS, Hank Rush has long proven himself to be a dynamic and
compassionate community leader, and as he takes charge of Star of
Hope Mission, his long experience, steady judgment, and generous
spirit will contribute greatly to the important work of this vital
Houston institution; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Hank Rush on his appointment as
president and CEO of the Star of Hope Mission and extend to him
sincere best wishes for success in his new endeavor; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rush as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 726 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House