The Peace Tree

This is a special invitation to those in the Houston Area for this Friday:

The Houston Area Outreach Coalition and Sam Houston H.S. are working together to unite the city of Houston through the Peace Tree Garden Dedication for Friday, April 28 at 9:30 a.m. at Sam Houston H.S. 9400 Irvington Blvd. Community leaders, parents and students will bring a small bag of soil from their neighbor'hoods' to put around a special tree planted in front of Sam Houston High that will have the following quote on a brass plaque at the base of the tree,

“Our children will rest
in the shade of the tree
we plant today...
The Peace Tree. “

In a time when senseless violence and needless deaths are occurring among today’s youth over invisible issues, many have said that this generation is aimless and without hope.

"As youth that believe in the tribal adage that 'Our children will rest in the shade of the tree we plant today,' we come together and combine soil from our individual areas as a representative foundation for a tree that will give future generations protection and shade in which to rest."

We pledge to nurture this tree with our commitment to being a generation of hope and leaving a legacy of peace for OUR children! Please read the following article from the Houston Chronicle highlighting this event which will be attended by many dignitaries, including many city leaders. http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nb/aldine/news/3800352.html

This is a program that we plan to have implemented throughout the city along with the Be S.M.A.R.T. ( Successful, Motivated, Active, Responsible Teens) program.

Thank you for your support on this important project. Special thanks to Sandy & Arnold Farris, Luis & Priscilla Palomo, Ms. Tello & SHHS Staff, and most importantly... the Sam Houston Be S.M.A.R.T. students!