By Pitts H.R. No. 740 76R13724 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Zachary B. Bell on April 18, 1-2 1999, at the age of 20, has brought an irreplaceable loss to the 1-3 family and many friends of this esteemed young gentleman, and it is 1-4 most appropriate that we honor his memory at this time; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in 1978 with cystic fibrosis, Mr. Bell was not 1-6 expected to live more than two or three years; despite having to 1-7 cope with his disease every day of his life, this remarkable young 1-8 man endeavored to realize his dreams; and 1-9 WHEREAS, He graduated from the Episcopal School of Dallas in 1-10 1997, where he served as editor of the high school newspaper; a 1-11 movie buff since the age of eight, Mr. Bell was one of only 32 1-12 students selected from hundreds of applicants to study film at the 1-13 University of Southern California Film School; he fulfilled more of 1-14 his significant potential as a highly valued employee of Miramax 1-15 Films; and 1-16 WHEREAS, During his short time here, Mr. Bell reminded us 1-17 that the ability to give and inspire love is not limited by age or 1-18 time and that we all have many more blessings than we may realize; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Although it is painful to say goodbye to one so 1-21 young and full of promise, it is fitting to remember his profound 1-22 impact on those around him, and he will long be remembered as a man 1-23 of honor and integrity by the many people who knew and admired him; 1-24 now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby honor the memory of Zachary B. Bell and extend 2-3 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his parents, 2-4 David and Betty Jo Bell; to his grandparents, Arnold and Sylvia 2-5 Mandel; and to the many other friends and relatives of this 2-6 exceptional young man; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-10 Zachary B. Bell.