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This resolution congratulates Jahkil Jackson, a teenager who founded Project I Am, a nonprofit addressing homelessness when he was eight years old. The resolution recognizes Jackson for receiving the Legacy Beyond a Lifetime Award from the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship and community partnerships. Jackson has made significant contributions by distributing thousands of "Blessing Bags" to unhoused people, raising over $550,000, and has been recognized by various organizations including the Obama Foundation and Nike. He has also served as a youth ambassador for Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, been a member of the WE International Youth Council, and is active as a public speaker, social entrepreneur, and author. The Texas House of Representatives commends Jackson for his participation in the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation's Winner's Circle 2025 event and formally acknowledges his achievements by preparing an official copy of the resolution as an expression of high regard.

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