82R16497(1) JNC-D By: Dutton H.R. No. 950 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Christopher Rainer 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. Rainer 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, Christopher Rainer 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 Christopher Rainer 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. Rainer as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.