H.R. No. 527 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Garrison Raley of Crosbyton 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 Rusty and Debralee Norris, Garrison Raley is an active member of the Crosby County 4-H Club; he has attended the Texas 4-H Congress and taken part in shooting sports, livestock judging, and citizenship and civic education projects; moreover, he has raised funds for Animal Rescue of Crosby County, volunteered with the Ralls Lions Club Rodeo, and helped special needs students show animals; and WHEREAS, Through his hard work and commitment to excellence, Garrison Raley 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 Garrison Raley 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. Raley as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Springer ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 527 was adopted by the House on March 13, 2019, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House