TITLE: Congratulating Brandon Taylor of Rockwall High School on his receipt of the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Brandon Taylor of Rockwall High School on his receipt of the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Brandon Taylor, a junior at Rockwall High School, has received the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his efforts to promote interest in STEM fields; and WHEREAS, The President's Volunteer Service Award celebrates individuals who have given generously of their time and talents to improve their communities and enhance quality of life for their fellow citizens; recipients must perform more than 250 hours of service within a 12-month period; and WHEREAS, While Mr. Taylor participated in several charitable programs, he earned the majority of his hours by sharing his passion for robotics with area elementary and middle school students; a member of the Rockwall High robotics team, he volunteered as a judge for local competitions and took part in summer camps through the YMCA and ROCK; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has demonstrated remarkable initiative and dedication, and he is a source of great pride to his school and his community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Brandon Taylor on his receipt of the President's Gold Volunteer Service 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. Taylor as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Holland Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 350 was adopted by the House on February 8, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House