78R10887 MW-D

By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 831



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jeffrey Dill, son of proud parents Peggy and Jeff 
Dill, will achieve two significant milestones in his life when he 
graduates from DeSoto High School and enlists in the United States 
Army; and
	WHEREAS, Ranked among the top 21 seniors at DeSoto High 
School, Mr. Dill participated on the school's academic decathlon 
team and earned a full academic scholarship to The University of 
Texas at Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Choosing to pursue his goal of becoming an armored 
division commander,  Mr. Dill declined the scholarship and enlisted 
in the U.S. Army; he reports for basic and advanced training on 
August 20, 2003, at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and afterwards will be 
stationed with the 1st Cavalry at Fort Hood; and
	WHEREAS, This exceptional young Texan has worked hard and 
studied diligently, and his decision to serve in the U.S. Army 
demonstrates a rare maturity and deep commitment to his country, 
making him a source of great pride to his family, friends, and 
community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Jeffrey Dill on his graduation from 
DeSoto High School and entrance into the United States Army and 
extend to him sincere best wishes for future success and happiness; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Dill as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.