Texas House Bill HR843

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

• Introduced: 3/16/09
• Refer: 3/18/09
• Enrolled: 3/27/09
• Passed: 3/27/09

Caption

Congratulating Hailey Hodgkiss of Irving on being named a Distinguished Finalist by the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.

Impact

The resolution highlights the importance of community service among the youth and serves as a motivator for other young individuals to engage in volunteerism. Through this recognition, it is intended to encourage young people to contribute positively to their communities. The distinguished recognition by the Prudential awards further promotes the idea of social responsibility within the youth, aiming to foster a culture of giving back and support for those in need.

Summary

House Resolution 843, introduced by Representative Harper-Brown, serves as a formal recognition of Hailey Hodgkiss from Irving, Texas, who has been named a Distinguished Finalist in the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. This awards program is designed to honor young people from middle through high school for their outstanding volunteer service at local, state, and national levels. The resolution underlines the significant achievements of Hodgkiss, who was recognized for her compassionate efforts towards teenage cancer patients during her own struggle with leukemia.

Contention

While the resolution itself is largely celebratory and uncontroversial, it may raise discussions around the visibility and recognition of volunteer efforts by young individuals. The acknowledgment of Hodgkiss's work may prompt conversations about the support systems in place for young volunteers and the impact such awards have on community service initiatives. There may be debates about how widely these awards reach and whether they truly reflect the diversity of volunteer actions across different demographics.