H.R. No. 1771
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance (TAHPERD) is celebrating the 100th
anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1923, TAHPERD is a not-for-profit
professional association for individuals working and studying in
the four allied fields of health education, physical education,
recreation, and dance; the organization is composed of more than
3,100 professional and student members, the majority of whom are
employed in public or private education, and it has collectively
served over one million students in schools, colleges, and
universities throughout the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to helping its members better contribute
to the students, institutions, and businesses they serve, TAHPERD
offers online and in-person professional development opportunities
through workshops, summer conferences, and annual conventions, in
addition to producing two journals annually containing
peer-reviewed research articles; members take an active role in
leading and volunteering within the organization, and in so doing,
they can gain the skills needed to be strong leaders at their
campuses, districts, and universities; and
WHEREAS, Over the past century, members of the Texas
Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance have
helped introduce generations of Texans to the benefits of living
healthy, active lifestyles, and this milestone anniversary
provides a welcome opportunity to honor the organization for its
invaluable service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Texas Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance on the occasion of its 100th
anniversary and extend to all those associated with the
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1771 was adopted by the House on May
15, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House