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



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   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.

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                                                     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.

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                                                      Secretary of the Senate   



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              Governor