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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Maverick Walker of Dripping Springs is leading the |
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charge as the hero of the Arthritis Foundation's Austin Arthritis |
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Walk, which is taking place on April 27, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, A fifth-grade student and an eighth-generation |
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Texan, Maverick awoke one morning in 2010 and found himself unable |
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to walk; a diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis and juvenile |
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idiopathic arthritis marked the beginning of a difficult road to |
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recovery and with it a battery of tests, injections, and infusions, |
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all of which Maverick has faced with a positive attitude; and |
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WHEREAS, Having made steady progress, Maverick has since |
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returned to many of the activities he loves; in addition to playing |
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baseball and basketball and hunting alongside his father, he is |
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active in the youth group at his church and is a member of his |
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school's student council; he has earned the admiration and |
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affection of his peers and teachers alike for his good cheer and |
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often dry sense of humor, as well as for his willingness to stand up |
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for others; and |
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WHEREAS, On April 27, this bright and courageous young Texan |
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is adding one more item to his impressive list of accomplishments |
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when he serves as the Austin Arthritis Walk Hero; with |
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determination and the support of a host of family and friends, |
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Maverick is sure to succeed in this exciting new challenge, and his |
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spirit and enthusiasm will continue to inspire all who know him; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Maverick Walker as the 2013 Austin |
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Arthritis Walk Hero and extend to him sincere best wishes for the |
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future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Maverick as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |