H.R. No. 263 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, James McAllen III of Linn-San Manuel is a junior enrolled in the Classical Conversations homeschool program, and he has distinguished himself through his myriad achievements; and WHEREAS, Established in 1997, Classical Conversations is a faith-based curriculum program that empowers parents to guide their children's educational development through the classical model; and WHEREAS, Mr. McAllen serves as a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol, the auxiliary branch of the United States Air Force, and in January 2025, he completed training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis and JBSA-Lackland Air Force Base; he also earned the Pope Pius XII religious emblem, a distinguished honor in Scouting America that acknowledges youth ministry and leadership, and he is currently finalizing his board of review to earn the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in Troop No. 76 of McAllen; in addition, he completed TeenPact Legislature, where he gained firsthand knowledge of the political process; and WHEREAS, Demonstrating a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to excellence, James McAllen is a source of pride for the Classical Conversations homeschool program, and he is poised for further success in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby recognize James McAllen III for his accomplishments and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. McAllen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Longoria ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 263 was adopted by the House on March 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House