H.R. No. 2438

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Heather Meyer of Bedford is receiving the President's Youth Volunteer Service Award from the Colleyville Woman's Club at the 15th Annual Caring with Commitment Celebration Luncheon on May 23, 2013; and

WHEREAS, After suffering a stroke at birth, Ms. Meyer worked to overcome physical weakness, learning differences, and dyslexia, and her own struggle has informed her volunteer work at Cook Children's Hospital, where she has helped with the book drive and created pillows, pillowcases, and lovies for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit; in addition, she has volunteered at the PediPlace pediatric clinic and at a local gym, helping young girls increase their self-confidence and develop a positive self-image; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of proud parents Gary and Marci Meyer, this inspiring young woman is a junior at L. D. Bell High School in Hurst, where she is active as a cheerleader and member of the choir; and

WHEREAS, Heather Meyer has demonstrated remarkable compassion and determination in assisting other young Texans, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Heather Meyer on her receipt of the President's Youth Volunteer Service Award from the Colleyville Woman's Club and extend to her sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the years ahead; and, be it further

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

Stickland

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 2438 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House