TITLE: Honoring the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance on its 100th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance on its 100th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
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 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. Chief Clerk of the House