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By:  Hunter                                                       H.R. No. 343



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Earl Young of Dallas is a noted Texas businessman 
who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his interests 
across the globe; and
	WHEREAS, A consultant, corporate officer, and board member 
for many companies in the United States and abroad, Mr. Young is a 
director of Madagascar Resources, an Australian-based heavy 
mineral mining company, Diamond Fields International Ltd., a 
diamond mining company, and Aurora Energy, a natural gas company 
based in Michigan; and
	WHEREAS, He is a personal friend of the president of 
Madagascar, His Excellency Marc Ravalomana, and serves as president 
of the U.S.-Madagascar Business Council; in his role as president 
and CEO of Madagascar World Voice, Mr. Young is working in 
cooperation with World Christian Broadcasting on the construction 
of a shortwave radio station in Mahajunga in order to broadcast a 
message of hope and freedom to some three billion shortwave radio 
receivers around the world; and
	WHEREAS, A caring corporate neighbor, he is a member of the 
board of directors of the Corporate Council on Africa, a nonprofit 
organization based in Washington, D.C., with a membership that 
represents nearly 85 percent of all American private sector 
investments in Africa; he further serves the global community 
through his participation with the CCA AIDS task force, an advisory 
group that works with the U.S.  government and the private sector to 
alleviate the worldwide health problems presented by this disease; 
and
	WHEREAS, Closer to home, Mr. Young was a key figure in the 
naming of the track and field team of Abilene Christian University 
as the "Sports Dynasty of the Century" by Texas Monthly magazine; an 
All-American in track and field at Abilene Christian, this 
world-class athlete represented the United States on the 1963 Pan 
American Team and on numerous international teams, establishing 
four American and four world records; moreover, he was a member of 
the 1960 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team, placing sixth in the 
400-meter race, winning a gold medal in the 1600-meter relay, and 
setting a new Olympic record, and he appeared on the cover of Sports 
Illustrated as an outstanding Olympian from Abilene Christian 
University; and
	WHEREAS, The founding chair of the Olympians' Relief Fund, 
Mr. Young has served on the board of the U.S. Olympic Alumni 
Association and as president of the Southwest Chapter of Olympians; 
and
	WHEREAS, Today, this esteemed Texan enjoys spending time with 
his lovely wife, Nancy, and their two children, Stacey and Grant, 
and he continues to contribute to many worthwhile endeavors, both 
in his community and around the world; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor Earl Young for his 
many achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Young as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.