TITLE: Congratulating Nick Adams on his successful book The American Boomerang: How the World's Greatest 'Turnaround' Nation Will Do It Again.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Nick Adams on his successful book The American Boomerang: How the World's Greatest 'Turnaround' Nation Will Do It Again.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Honorary Texan Nick Adams has garnered national acclaim for his book The American Boomerang: How the World's Greatest 'Turnaround' Nation Will Do It Again;and WHEREAS, Published in 2014, The American Boomerang makes a compelling case for American exceptionalism, and it has since been praised by a number of well-known conservative figures and organizations; Mr. Adams's keen insights on national issues have led to speaking engagements in more than 25 states, as well as in England, Germany, and South Korea; lauded for his public speaking and debating skills, he has appeared on a variety of major television and radio programs, and his work has been published online and in newspapers around the world; and WHEREAS, A native Australian, Mr. Adams was the valedictorian of his high school class in English, German, and legal studies and had the honor of receiving a literary prize; he went on to earn undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Sydney; at the age of 21, he was elected the youngest deputy mayor in Australian history, and in 2007, he was appointed an Australian justice of the peace; and WHEREAS, This accomplished gentleman currently serves as a Centennial Institute Policy Fellow at Colorado Christian University; he was named an honorary Texan by Governor Rick Perry in July 2013, and he calls the Lone Star State his second home; a survivor of neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, he has visited oncology wards in various countries, where he has donated gifts to young patients and provided encouragement to their parents; and WHEREAS, Through his literary endeavors, Nick Adams has raised awareness of the many qualities that make our great country unique, and his contributions are indeed deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Nick Adams on the success of his book The American Boomerang: How the World's Greatest 'Turnaround' Nation Will Do It Again and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Adams as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3478 was adopted by the House on May 31, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House