R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great 1-2 pleasure in commending Shane Mercer of Sweetwater High School on 1-3 being named an All-American by the Athletes of Good News; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Now in its fifth year, the Athletes of Good News 1-5 All-American program recognizes high school student athletes who 1-6 are impacting their schools, communities, and generation in a 1-7 positive way; to that end, All-Americans are selected for their 1-8 academic accomplishments, athletic achievements, and Christian 1-9 character; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Mercer is a fitting recipient of this accolade, 1-11 for he has had a positive impact on the lives of others and is an 1-12 outstanding role model for his fellow students at Sweetwater High 1-13 School; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Both on and off the field, Shane Mercer has set an 1-15 inspirational example of one who makes a difference in the world 1-16 around him, and it is indeed appropriate that he be honored at this 1-17 time; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby congratulate Shane Mercer on earning 1-20 All-American recognition from the Athletes of Good News and extend 1-21 to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 1-22 further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Mr. Mercer as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives. Counts _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 741 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House