H.R. No. 1471 is a resolution commending PowerHouse Church in Katy for hosting the Winner's Circle 2025 event organized by the Wise Up to Rise Up Foundation on August 2, 2025. The foundation is dedicated to empowering underserved youth and at-risk students who face challenges such as domestic violence, foster care, poverty, and mental health issues. Through mentorship and community partnerships, the foundation aims to help these young individuals realize their potential, with many receiving accolades from various institutions, including the President's Education Awards Program.
The Winner's Circle 2025 event will bring together students from the Katy and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School Districts, featuring inspiring talks and presentations from young leaders in fields like science, art, and humanitarianism. The event emphasizes the importance of purpose, identity, and belonging, while providing students with the tools to overcome negative influences. By supporting this initiative, PowerHouse Church is contributing to the development of future leaders in Texas. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' high regard for the church and its efforts in uplifting the youth of the Lone Star State.