H.R. No. 1442
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Capitol is hosting a compelling exhibit of
children's art from April 18 through 22, 2011, that depicts the work
of those who participated in the Service Learning Adventures in
North Texas 45 initiative; and
WHEREAS, Founded in partnership with the North Texas Super
Bowl XLV Host Committee and the nonprofit organization Big Thought,
SLANT 45 was designed to inspire children to create and implement
service projects and improve their communities; and
WHEREAS, This laudable program, which is named for a football
play used by the Dallas Cowboys, ultimately involved more than
44,000 youth, who completed over 445,000 hours of service
throughout the region; representing 33 area school districts and
more than 50 North Texas cities, these dedicated young people
undertook a vast array of worthwhile projects, from providing
computer literacy instruction to seniors, to establishing an
anti-bullying program, to developing a school health fair and more;
children involved in the project also served as the impetus behind
the SLANT 45 Community Heroes Touring Art Exhibition, which was
featured in several prominent locations throughout the Metroplex
before coming to Austin; and
WHEREAS, By participating in this remarkable endeavor,
thousands of children have learned the value of teamwork and civic
engagement, and their experiences have helped to awaken in them the
joy inherent in helping others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Service Learning Adventures in North
Texas 45 initiative for promoting community service among young
people and commend all those who took part in the endeavor on a job
well done; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for SLANT 45 as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Hartnett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1442 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House