85R23305 JCD-D
By: Sanford H.R. No. 1541
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County held a
dedication ceremony on March 19, 2017, in McKinney to mark the
completion of its new ball hockey court, which was donated by Dallas
Stars forward Tyler Seguin; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin
County is to enable young people to reach their full potential, and
to this end, the organization is currently serving more than 8,000
children through its after-school, summer, and outreach programs;
and
WHEREAS, Tyler Seguin partnered with the Dallas Stars
Foundation and the Pro Players Foundation to provide the new
multipurpose outdoor court; in addition to making a generous
contribution, Mr. Seguin assisted in the construction of the court,
which features state-of-the-art flooring material; a staunch
supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs, this Stanley Cup champion has
also donated a suite in the Dr Pepper Arena for the use of the
organization for the past two years, and whenever club members
attend a Stars game at the facility, he meets with them after the
event; and
WHEREAS, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County have made a
meaningful difference in the lives of countless young Texans, and
through his inspiring example of philanthropy, Tyler Seguin has
contributed significantly to the clubs' important work; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Tyler Seguin for his substantial
donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County and extend to
him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Seguin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.