R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 William L. "Will" Sheppard for his many achievements and 1-3 congratulate him on being named an Empowering Teen Leader by the 1-4 Texas Agricultural Extension Service; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A student at Houston's North Shore High School, he 1-6 has successfully balanced the demands of his course load with 1-7 participation in the North Shore chapter of Future Farmers of 1-8 America and the Channelview 4-H Club, and he has won numerous 1-9 awards for his outstanding animal husbandry skills; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition, this remarkable young Texan has held 1-11 several part-time jobs while pursuing his education, and as an 1-12 Empowering Teen Leader, he has shown that with hard work and 1-13 determination, others too can strive toward reaching their highest 1-14 potential; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Will Sheppard has demonstrated exceptional 1-16 intelligence, initiative, and maturity in successfully pursuing a 1-17 variety of academic and career interests, and he is indeed 1-18 deserving of special legislative recognition for his remarkable 1-19 achievements; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor William L. "Will" Sheppard on being named 1-22 an Empowering Teen Leader and extend a warm welcome to him on the 1-23 occasion of his visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. Sheppard as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. Bosse _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 435 was adopted by the House on March 20, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House