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                                                                H.C.R. No. 49 


HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ernest Mason of Dunbar High School in Fort Worth has been named a U.S. Army All-American in recognition of his remarkable achievements on the gridiron; and WHEREAS, A wide receiver with game-breaking skills, Mr. Mason possesses a potent array of physical gifts, including speed, strength, agility, and body control, that make him one of the most highly regarded high school football players in the nation; and WHEREAS, This exceptional Texan was chosen from a field of 400 players to be a U.S. Army All-American, and through his selection, Mr. Mason was accorded the honor of playing in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was held at the Alamodome on January 5, 2003; and WHEREAS, Mr. Mason has combined his considerable athletic gifts with an unrelenting dedication to excellence; through his efforts, he has become one of our nation's premier high school football players, and it is appropriate that he receive special legislative commendation at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby congratulate Ernest Mason on his selection as a U.S. Army All-American and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Mason as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate. Lewis ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 49 was adopted by the House on February 12, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 49 was adopted by the Senate on May 31, 2003, by a viva-voce vote. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor