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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Matthew James Willis of Hackberry Creek has been |
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honored with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2007 Spirit of Tom |
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Landry Character award for his service in behalf of individuals |
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with blood cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, This accolade was established to recognize |
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courageous young people who either are battling the disease or have |
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volunteered extensively to help those suffering with their |
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struggle; and |
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WHEREAS, A seventh-grader at North Hills School in Irving, |
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Mr. Willis is indeed a worthy recipient of this award as he has |
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demonstrated remarkable selflessness and integrity through his |
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efforts to help this special community; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Willis was inspired to action in order to honor |
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the memory of his father, Jim Willis, who lost his battle with |
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leukemia when Matthew was only two; he has worked tirelessly with |
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the Links Fore Leukemia Golf Tournament, which his father |
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cofounded, and in just three years this exceptional young Texan has |
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raised an estimated $30,000; and |
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WHEREAS, Matthew Willis is an inspiration to all Texans, for |
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he has displayed a sense of personal strength and a desire to help |
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others that offer eloquent testimony to the finest qualities of the |
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human spirit; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Matthew James Willis on his receipt |
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of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 2007 Spirit of Tom Landry |
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Character award and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Willis as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |