TITLE: Congratulating Marquis Hill on receiving a Legacy Beyond a Lifetime Award from the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Marquis Hill on receiving a Legacy Beyond a Lifetime Award from the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Marquis Hill has been named the recipient of a Legacy Beyond a Lifetime Award by the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation, which is hosting its Winner's Circle 2025 event in Katy on August 2, 2025; and WHEREAS, The Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation is dedicated to empowering underserved youth; through mentorship, recognition programs, motivational events, and creative community partnerships, it encourages young people to reach their full potential; its Winner's Circle 2025 event welcomes students from across both the Katy and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School Districts; and WHEREAS, After a heart condition brought his basketball career to a close, Mr. Hill dedicated himself to inspiring others through his work as a motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur; he is the founder of Love Yaself Company, which challenges young people to recognize their self worth and reach their full potential; in addition to speaking to students at Katy ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, and Harmony Public Schools, he has traveled across the country to deliver his message to a wide range of audiences, including those at Disney, Discover, the U.S. Department of Justice, Chicago Public Schools, and Morehouse College; and WHEREAS, Through his accomplishments and contributions, Marquis Hill embodies the ideals of the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing him on this occasion; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Marquis Hill on receiving the Legacy Beyond a Lifetime Award from the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation and commend him for participating in the organization's Winner's Circle 2025 event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Hill as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schofield Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1463 was adopted by the House on June 1, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House