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By: Corte H.R. No. 2992

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Individuals who devote themselves to providing for the financial and emotional support of their families play a crucial role in the fabric of American life; and

WHEREAS, Scott Paul of San Antonio has proven himself an exemplary husband and father through his unwavering commitment and care for his wife and 11 children; and

WHEREAS, After marrying in Los Angeles, California, in 1976, Scott and Lisa Paul moved to San Antonio in 1979, where they established a nurturing home for their growing family; Mrs. Paul chose to become a stay-at-home mother, while Mr. Paul provides for the family, often working three jobs to assure their prosperity; and

WHEREAS, Despite his professional responsibilities, Mr. Paul has been very active in helping his children to excel in their pursuits, providing positive support and assisting them in their youth activities and in attaining essential life skills; each of the Paul children played soccer and also pursued music studies, and all nine of Mr. and Mrs. Paul's sons became exemplary Boy Scouts, with eight of them achieving the respected rank of Eagle Scout and one attaining the notable title of Life Scout; and

WHEREAS, The enduring love and reinforcement provided by Scott and Lisa Paul have helped their children to prosper in the adult world as well; eldest son Jacob Scott Paul, now age 30, served in a mission in South Africa for two years and has been a member of the Utah National Guard; the next youngest child, Jeremy Tait Paul was a mission worker in the Canary Islands and is a banker and entrepreneur; and Joshua Martin Paul completed his international service in India and works for Omniture in Utah; and

WHEREAS, The other members of the family have continued this tradition of service and achievement; Justin Reiford Paul worked in a mission in Cambodia and is a student in the doctorate program in physics at the University of Arizona; younger brother Jesse James Paul is a massage therapist and is renowned for his warmth, charm, and sense of humor; both Jonathan Jay Paul and Jordan Max Paul are college students; Jonathan, who attends Brigham Young University-Idaho, completed mission work in Jacksonville, Florida, while Jordan, who is at Brigham Young University, was a mission worker in Spokane, Washington; Joel Arthur Paul, who was a high school honor student, is currently completing his mission assignment in Italy; and

WHEREAS, Though they have yet to undertake international service, the three youngest members of the family are already proving their considerable abilities; Jared Stephen Paul graduated magna cum laude from high school in 2007 and will attend Brigham Young University in the fall; Jamie Lyn and Julianne Joyce Paul are students at Churchill High School in San Antonio and both have received the Young Womanhood Recognition Award; and

WHEREAS, The myriad accomplishments of the Paul family are testament to the exceptional job that Scott Paul has done in mentoring his sons and daughters and in serving as an admired role model; he and Mrs. Paul have also had the satisfaction of welcoming five grandchildren into the world, Stephanie, Scott, Stephen, Meagan, and Candace, and they may take pride and comfort in the knowledge that the values they have instilled in their children are being carried forth in this next generation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor Scott Paul as an outstanding husband and father and commend him for his inspiring dedication to his family; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Paul as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.