H.R. No. 236
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Austin Taylor of Fate was awarded the President's
Volunteer Service Gold Award in August 2020, the second time he has
received this prestigious accolade; and
WHEREAS, The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes
individuals who have given generously of their time and talents to
improve their communities and enhance the quality of life for their
fellow citizens; to earn the gold level award, recipients must
perform more than 250 hours of service within a 12-month period; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Rockwall High School, Mr. Taylor has
distinguished himself by volunteering 885 hours over the past three
years; he has already been presented with two presidential service
awards and has qualified for a third; in addition to his involvement
with such philanthropic groups as Lone Star CASA, Rainbow Room,
Bikes for Tykes, and North Texas Giving Day, he has demonstrated
exceptional dedication to STEM education and the nonprofit
organization FIRST (For Inspiration & Recognition of Science &
Technology); and
WHEREAS, The founder of both a FIRST LEGO League team for
elementary students and a FIRST Tech Challenge team for middle
school students, Mr. Taylor teaches robotics skills, leads
practices, and accompanies the young competitors to FIRST events;
moreover, he has met with both state and federal legislators to
advocate for STEM funding and awareness for Title I schools,
recognition of STEM Gals Day, and the passage of the Christa
McAuliffe Commemorative Coin Act of 2019, which will help fund
FIRST programs; and
WHEREAS, The son of Terry and Danna Taylor, Austin Taylor is
an officer for Rockwall High's FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1296
- Full Metal Jackets; he serves as a student ambassador and holds
certifications in OSHA and CPR procedures to fulfill official
duties at FIRST events; and
WHEREAS, Austin Taylor's remarkable initiative and
dedication have earned him the respect and admiration of his family
and community, and he is truly deserving of special recognition;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Austin Taylor on receiving his
second President's Volunteer Service Gold Award 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. Taylor as expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Holland
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 236 was adopted by the House on March
18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House