R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 congratulate Liberty High School senior Josh Sullivan on his 1-3 acceptance into the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado 1-4 Springs, Colorado; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Nominated by Congressman Jim Turner, this 1-6 exceptional young leader aspires to a career as a pilot and 1-7 ultimately as a participant in the astronaut program; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Mr. Sullivan excels academically and athletically 1-9 and also contributes to the betterment of his community; he 1-10 maintains a 4.4 grade point average and declares physics his 1-11 favorite subject because of its practicality; and 1-12 WHEREAS, In addition to his academic achievements, 1-13 Mr. Sullivan also is an accomplished athlete, lettering in football 1-14 and baseball and achieving top ranking in the state as a 1-15 powerlifter for his weight class; he hopes to add his talents as a 1-16 member of the prestigious academy's football team and is also 1-17 interested in participating in powerlifting and baseball; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Taking seriously his role model status at school and 1-19 in his community, this impressive young gentleman endeavors to 1-20 personify his high ideals; he serves as president of the Fellowship 1-21 of Christian Athletes and assists with toy drives for needy 1-22 children and is considering organizing a Special Olympics 1-23 competition or a punt, pass, and kick contest for area children; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan exemplifies dedication, 2-2 leadership, and self-discipline in pursuit of his goals; he stands 2-3 at the threshold of a future bright with promise, and it is a 2-4 privilege to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Josh Sullivan on his acceptance 2-7 into the United States Air Force Academy and extend to him warmest 2-8 best wishes for many more years of success; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Josh Sullivan as an expression of high regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives. Zbranek _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 800 was adopted by the House on May 8, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House