78R13914 MW-D

By:  Rodriguez                                                    H.R. No. 959



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jason Michael Ford of Austin joined a select  group 
of outstanding young men when he received the prestigious Eagle 
Scout award on April 10, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, A member of Boy Scout Troop 395, Mr. Ford belongs to 
the Order of the Arrow and is a Venture Scout; in fulfilling the 
rigorous qualifications for the Eagle Scout insignia, he has earned 
the requisite merit badges and completed his Eagle Scout project, 
for which Mr. Ford built an information kiosk and a floating habitat 
at Hornsby Bend; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ford is a senior at David Crockett High School; 
he plays the cello in the school orchestra and serves as its vice 
president and webmaster; this honor student, who enjoys mathematics  
and science, plans to attend Southwest Texas State University when 
he graduates; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to school and scouting, Mr. Ford 
actively participates in his community through the Colorado River 
Watch program and various church events; he also volunteers for Ben 
Hur Shrine Clown fund-raisers, which benefit the Shrine Children's 
Burn Hospital in Galveston; and
	WHEREAS, Achieving the elite rank of Eagle Scout is truly an 
admirable achievement; through his hard work and commitment, Mr. 
Ford has proven himself to be an exemplary young Texan, and he is 
truly deserving of special legislative recognition; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Jason Michael Ford on becoming an 
Eagle Scout and extend to him warmest best wishes for continued 
success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Ford as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.