H.R. No. 947
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Brian Wooten is being honored on March 23, 2011, for
his positive involvement in the Men at Work initiative conducted by
Star of Hope in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Part of that organization's efforts to assist the
city's homeless population, Men at Work is a two-part program that
helps individuals to bring about meaningful change in their lives,
to reenter the workforce, and to move toward independent living;
and
WHEREAS, Phase One of Men at Work takes place over a 90-day
period in which participants complete course work and Bible study,
attend counseling and support group sessions, and conduct a job
search through the Looper Career Education and Development Center;
Phase Two focuses on providing clients with guidance after they
have begun their employment and includes interaction with a
caseworker and additional meetings and study; and
WHEREAS, The Men at Work commencement ceremony pays tribute
to those who have successfully completed Phase One of the program,
and Mr. Wooten is one such individual who may reflect with pride on
the hard work and determination he has shown over the past three
months in accomplishing that significant goal; and
WHEREAS, By taking part in Men at Work, Brian Wooten is
helping to build a brighter future for himself, and his
achievements serve as an inspiring example of commitment and
perseverance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Brian Wooten on his achievements in
the Men at Work program of Star of Hope and extend to him sincere
best wishes for success in all of his future endeavors; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Wooten as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 947 was adopted by the House on March
21, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House