SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 546
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize David Hamill for his outstanding work with the New
Horizons Lacrosse Foundation; and
WHEREAS, David Hamill founded the New Horizons Lacrosse
Foundation in 2009 after retiring from a successful career as an
architect; this exemplary nonprofit organization has offered
students at all levels the opportunity to play lacrosse, the
oldest sport on the North American continent; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, the foundation has worked
with other school-based, nonprofit organizations to support
athletic development among young people in the underserved
communities of East Austin; it has provided physical education
curricula to schools and was an early collaborator with US
Lacrosse on the Diversity and Inclusion National Grant
Program; and
WHEREAS, The foundation has worked with more than a dozen
East Austin schools to establish lacrosse teams, including the
first all-East Austin boys' and girls' teams to play in the
Central Texas Youth Lacrosse Association; and
WHEREAS, For 10 years, David Hamill has had a positive
impact on the East Austin community through his work with the New
Horizons Lacrosse Foundation, and it is truly fitting that he
receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend David Hamill on his hard work and his
commitment to serving young people and extend to him best wishes
for continued success in his efforts with the New Horizons
Lacrosse Foundation; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate