1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 946 1-2 WHEREAS, Jason Scott McClellan of Houston, Texas, has 1-3 been chosen to be an American Legion Boys State citizen, and his 1-4 selection is most worthy of recognition by the Texas Senate; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Originated in Illinois in 1935 and adopted that 1-6 same year by the national organization of the American Legion, 1-7 the prestigious Boys State Program now operates in 49 states and 1-8 the District of Columbia; its purpose is to teach American youth 1-9 understanding of our nation's form of government; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Jason is one of more than 900 exemplary high school 1-11 juniors selected in 1997 by officials of their schools and local 1-12 American Legion posts on the basis of desire to participate in the 1-13 program and exhibited qualities of character, leadership, integrity, 1-14 and scholarship; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The essence of the operation of the Boys State 1-16 Program is its learn-by-doing environment under the guidance of 1-17 experienced and capable counselors: the boys participate in 1-18 political meetings and elections; as legislators, they perform 1-19 the functions of writing, debating, and passing laws; then they 1-20 follow the interpretation and implementation of the laws; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 75th Legislature, hereby join his family, friends, and school 2-1 in commending and congratulating Jason Scott McClellan for being 2-2 chosen for the 1997 American Legion Boys State Program; and, be 2-3 it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 him as a memento of this honor and its exceptional opportunity and 2-6 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate with best wishes 2-7 for much success in the future. 2-8 Whitmire 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on May 30, 1997. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate