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Hilton Kelley (2011) is Congratulated by the Texas House of Representatives

June 29, 2011

Hilton Kelley (2011) is proving that miracles are possible. Here is what he had to say about being recognized by the State of Texas for his achievements:

“On the 27th of June 2011, I received a resolution from the State of Texas on the House floor at the Capital recognizing my many environmental accomplishments in Texas due to the Goldman Environmental Prize. Wow! To be recognized in Texas for environmental work is nothing short of a miracle…”

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