By: Sanford H.R. No. 1594
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Student participants and supporters of Hugh O'Brian
Youth Leadership of North Texas are gathering on June 8, 2013, to
celebrate HOBY Texas North Service Day, and this special observance
provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding
organization; and
WHEREAS, Created in 1958 by film star Hugh O'Brian, HOBY has
motivated over 400,000 young people to work over 14,000 hours for
positive change in their homes, schools, and communities; HOBY
seeks to promote democracy and free enterprise while encouraging
social responsibility and does not endorse any particular political
or religious agenda; the organization's programs are conducted
throughout the United States and abroad, 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, integrity, excellence,
diversity, and community partnership; HOBY graduates emerge with a
better understanding of what it takes to succeed as a compassionate
and innovative leader in today's global society; and
WHEREAS, Hosted this year by The University of Texas at
Arlington, HOBY Texas North Service Day results in approximately
1,000 hours of community service to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and
the students and organizers participating in this event are indeed
worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd 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 a memorable service day and 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.