R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Eric Urban has been awarded the title of Empowering 1-2 Teen Leader from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, and on 1-3 March 20, 1997, he will join other teens from across the state who 1-4 are members of this worthy organization at the State Capitol; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Empowering Teen Leaders Program is a leadership, 1-6 communication, and coalition building development course that is 1-7 designed to help prepare today's young Texans for the challenges 1-8 awaiting them in the 21st century; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A student at Northbrook High School in Houston, 1-10 Mr. Urban has served as president of his class, as chairman of the 1-11 energy project, and as an officer with the student council; he is 1-12 also an outstanding athlete in basketball and track and field; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In recognition of his exceptional contributions, he 1-14 has received many well-deserved accolades, such as the Daughters of 1-15 the American Revolution Award and his school's Citizenship Award, 1-16 and he has earned a Boys State nomination and inclusion in Who's 1-17 Who in High School; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The future of Texas truly lies in the hands of our 1-19 youth, and by participating in the Empowering Teen Leaders Program, 1-20 Eric Urban has made a commitment to creating a brighter future for 1-21 our state that is worthy of special legislative recognition; now, 1-22 therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby congratulate Eric Urban on being named as an 2-1 Empowering Teen Leader and extend to him sincere wishes for success 2-2 with that program and in all other endeavors; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Urban as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives. Woolley _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 411 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House