Saturday, May 16, 2009

HOBY Honored By Texas House of Representatives.

HOBY Texas North was recently honored by the State of Texas House of Representatives. Representative Carol Kent, in a letter addressed to HOBY Texas North, states that she "[is] proud to have the opportunity to recognize [our] outstanding achievements..." Below is an excerpt from House Resolution No. 793.

"WHEREAS, HOBY focuses on students at the sophomore level of high school, and individuals are nominated by their schools for participation in the course of completing the program, young people learn the values of volunteerism, excellence, diversity, innovative thinking, leadership, and community partnership; HOBY graduates emerge from the program with extensive knowledge of the American economic system and a better understanding of what it takes to succeed within it; and

WHEREAS, May 16, 2009, is HOBY Texas North Service Day, and this special observance provides a fitting opportunity to recognize this outstanding organization and command the students who are taking part in its training and service programs; now, there be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby honor Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership of North Texas and extend to all those involved with HOBY Texas North sincere best wishes for continued success..."

This is an OUTSTANDING honor to be given, and we are grateful to our staff, alumni and ambassadors for being who they are and doing what they do best! Each of everyone of them is a leader in some way, and Texas recognizes that! Congratulations HOBY Texas North.

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