85R11420 CJM-D
By: Anderson of Dallas H.R. No. 1517
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Henry Hernandez of Irving has been named a
Distinguished Finalist in the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards program, in recognition of his work as one of the top youth
volunteers in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National
Association of Secondary School Principals, the Spirit of Community
Awards honor young people in middle school and high school who
demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to serving their
communities; this year, more than 31,000 teens from across the
nation participated in the program; and
WHEREAS, A senior at MacArthur High School, Mr. Hernandez has
made an outstanding effort to address poverty in his community; in
2014, he worked with his parents, local businesses, and his pastor
and youth group to establish Project Sheltering Jesus, which has
since provided over 100 homeless individuals with food and vital
support services; and
WHEREAS, The strength and vitality of the State of Texas
depend, in great measure, on the initiative of young people such as
Henry Hernandez, who use their considerable talents and resources
to serve others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Henry Hernandez on his selection as
a Distinguished Finalist in the 22nd annual Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards program and extend to him sincere best wishes in
all his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Hernandez as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.