By Tillery                                             H.R. No. 147
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Johnathan Colby McMahon's scholastic and personal
 1-2     accomplishments exemplify the unique character of this fine young
 1-3     man and he is indeed deserving of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Born December 31, 1985, three months premature,
 1-5     Mr. McMahon weighed two pounds nine ounces at birth, and for the
 1-6     first year of his life used an apnea monitor to monitor his heart
 1-7     rate and respiration; today he is a bustling seventh grader in
 1-8     Rockwall; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. McMahon attended Terrell Christian Academy until
1-10     the sixth grade, when he began attending Herman E. Utley Middle
1-11     School; a leader in his class, this exemplary young man has upheld
1-12     an A/B average since kindergarten and is currently in Honors
1-13     Reading; he is an enthusiastic student of English and Spanish and
1-14     enjoys writing poetry; and
1-15           WHEREAS, A talented wrestler, this outstanding athlete won
1-16     third place in the 38-pound division at the Texas Amateur Wrestling
1-17     Association State Finals at the age of five; Mr. McMahon is also an
1-18     avid football and basketball player, and his athletic exploits
1-19     continue to inspire all who know him; and
1-20           WHEREAS, At the age of 11, Mr. McMahon displayed his
1-21     public-spirited nature when he helped scrape, paint, and repair the
1-22     home of Mr. Rosebud, a Seagoville resident, as part of the  yearly
1-23     community service project sponsored by State Representative Dale
1-24     Tillery's office and Seagoville State Bank; the following year,
 2-1     Mr. McMahon once again donned his work clothes to help caulk and
 2-2     scrape windows and paint the house of a single mom; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, Johnathan McMahon has been blessed with a loving and
 2-4     supportive family that includes his parents, Patrick and Wendy
 2-5     McMahon; his siblings, Brooke and Brittney McMahon; and his
 2-6     grandparents Karen McMahon and George and Joyce Williams; and
 2-7           WHEREAS, This young man possesses an uncommon character that
 2-8     is evidenced by his dedication to academics, athletics, his family,
 2-9     and the welfare of his fellow citizens; his impressive leadership
2-10     as a young Texan instills pride in all who know and love him, and
2-11     it is indeed a privilege to honor him at this time; now, therefore,
2-12     be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
2-14     Legislature hereby commend Johnathan Colby McMahon for his
2-15     outstanding citizenship and extend to him sincere best wishes for
2-16     continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and,
2-17     be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19     prepared for Johnathan McMahon as an expression of high regard by
2-20     the Texas House of Representatives.