TITLE: Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Midland High School football team on receiving the Innovation in Volunteerism Award as part of the 39th annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. 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. Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: Date Governor