H.R. No. 652
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ian McKenna, a sophomore at the Liberal Arts and
Science Academy in Austin, has been named one of the top two youth
volunteers in Texas by the 2019 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 students in middle school and high school who have
demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to serving their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McKenna established "Giving Gardens" at four
area schools, along with one in his backyard, to grow fruits and
vegetables for families in need; in the course of six years, the
gardens have yielded more than 18,000 pounds of fresh produce, and
Mr. McKenna has raised more than $60,000 for these and other hunger
relief endeavors; and
WHEREAS, This inspiring young Texan has devoted his time,
talents, and resources to serving others with a generosity and
selflessness well beyond his years, and he is a source of great
pride to all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Ian McKenna on his receipt of a
2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. McKenna as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Goodwin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 652 was adopted by the House on March
19, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House