By Zbranek H.R. No. 801 76R14206 BE-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride 1-2 in recognizing Travis Thornton of Liberty, as this distinguished 1-3 young Texan has been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy at 1-4 Annapolis, Maryland, and this high honor indeed merits special 1-5 legislative recognition; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The proving grounds for this nation's foremost navy 1-7 and marine corps officers, the campus at Annapolis offers young 1-8 Americans a four-year program to hone the attributes of integrity, 1-9 honor, and mutual respect; and 1-10 WHEREAS, A Liberty High School honor student with a number of 1-11 awards for scholarship, Travis Thornton is a member of the National 1-12 Honor Society as well as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; he 1-13 holds a place on the school's track and soccer teams and is an 1-14 accomplished marathoner; and 1-15 WHEREAS, His education and endurance will stand him in good 1-16 stead at Annapolis, which is known for its rigorous standards, and 1-17 all who know this fine young man are certain of his ability to 1-18 fully meet the challenges that lie ahead; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Induction Day is set for July 1, 1999, and on that 1-20 day, Travis Thornton will be sworn in as a freshman at the U.S. 1-21 Naval Academy; it is a great pleasure to join his proud parents, 1-22 Neal and Roberta Thornton, his brothers, Robert and Jack, and all 1-23 his family members and friends in paying tribute to this fine young 1-24 Texan as he prepares to enter this nation's preeminent naval 2-1 training ground; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend Travis Thornton on his appointment to 2-4 the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis and extend to him warmest best 2-5 wishes for success and happiness in the years ahead; and, be it 2-6 further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. Thornton as an expression of highest regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.