H.R. No. 793
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas, HOBY
Texas North, empowers future leaders to develop and fully utilize
their potential in order to help build a brighter world; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1958 by film star Hugh O'Brian, HOBY has
motivated over 350,000 young people to become catalysts for
positive change in their homes, schools, and communities; HOBY
seeks to promote democracy and free enterprise while encouraging
social responsibility and does not promote any particular political
or religious agenda; the organization's programs are conducted
throughout the United States, and the North Texas chapter was
incorporated in 1982; and
WHEREAS, HOBY focuses on students at the sophomore level of
high school, and individuals are nominated by their schools for
participation; in the course of completing the program, young
people learn the values of volunteerism, excellence, diversity,
innovative thinking, leadership, and community partnership; HOBY
graduates emerge from the program with extensive knowledge of the
American economic system and a better understanding of what it
takes to succeed within it; and
WHEREAS, May 16, 2009, is HOBY Texas North Service Day, and
this special observance provides a fitting opportunity to recognize
this outstanding organization and commend the students who are
taking part in its training and service programs; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North
Texas and extend to all those involved with HOBY Texas North sincere
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the group 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. 793 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House