H.R. No. 645
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Micah Pinson of Shady Shores has been named one of
the top two youth volunteers in Texas by the 2017 Prudential Spirit
of Community Awards program; 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 were considered for recognition; and
WHEREAS, A seventh grader at Corinth Classical Academy, Micah
was born with a physical anomaly that required two surgeries on his
left hand, and he received free, expert care from the Texas Scottish
Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas; in gratitude for the
treatment, he has conducted an annual holiday toy drive for the
hospital's patients for the past five years; and
WHEREAS, Each holiday season, Micah, his family, and student
volunteers solicit donations door-to-door and place collection
boxes at local businesses and other locations, gathering items to
be delivered to the hospital a few days before Christmas; so far, he
has distributed more than 15,000 toys and games to grateful young
patients; and
WHEREAS, Micah Pinson has set an inspiring example of
compassion and initiative, and he is to be commended for his
exceptional efforts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Micah Pinson on his selection as
one of the top two youth volunteers in Texas by the 2017 Prudential
Spirit of Community Awards program 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 Micah as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Stucky
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 645 was adopted by the House on March
9, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House