H.C.R. No. 93
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Midland High School football team is receiving
the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th annual
Governor's Volunteer Awards; and
WHEREAS, Presented in conjunction with the OneStar
Foundation, the Governor's Volunteer Awards pay tribute to the
exemplary service of individuals, groups, and organizations that
have made significant contributions to Texas communities; this
year's recipients are being honored in April during a reception
hosted by First Lady Cecilia Abbott at the Texas Governor's
Mansion; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Midland High School football team
are being recognized for generously donating their time and talents
to support numerous community service projects; their achievements
have included partnering with Keep Midland Beautiful to clean up
trash in the community, conducting the Books and Bulldogs summer
reading program with the Midland YMCA, and collecting school
supplies for donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated student-athletes are guided by head
coach Thad Fortune, who has made service leadership volunteer
projects an integral part of the Bulldog football program; the
initiative encompasses both junior high and high school athletes,
and includes more than 600 students in grades 7 through 12; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Midland High School football team
have greatly contributed to their community and set an example of
good citizenship to which others may aspire, and they are indeed
deserving of this prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate the Midland High School football team on
receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th
annual Governor's Volunteer Awards and extend to all those
associated with the team sincere best wishes for the future; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the House on April
5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 93 was adopted by the Senate on
April 6, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor