H.R. No. 507

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Benjamin Glass of Floydada High School has earned a 4-H Gold Star Award, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and

WHEREAS, The highest county-level achievement award conferred by Texas 4-H, the Gold Star Award was first presented in 1933 to recognize the hard work of exemplary 4-H members; and

WHEREAS, To qualify for the Gold Star Award, members must distinguish themselves by demonstrating leadership ability and by participating in one or more community service initiatives; in addition, recipients are required to belong to 4-H for a minimum of three years and to complete projects in three different areas of emphasis; and

WHEREAS, The son of Bill and Sonya Glass, "Ryder" Glass has served as first and second vice president during his seven years with the Floydada 4-H Club; moreover, he has volunteered with the Honor Flight Fundraiser Luncheon, Toys for Tots, and the Senior Citizen Project; skilled at hunting and shooting sports, he was named the Top Overall Recurve Shooter at the State Archery Games; and

WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment to excellence, Ryder Glass has brought great pride to his 4-H club, and he may indeed look forward to a future bright with promise; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Benjamin "Ryder" Glass on his receipt of a 4-H Gold Star Award and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

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

Springer

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 507 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House