H.R. No. 236 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Jamila Aziza Roos was formally presented to society 1-2 as a Cotillion Idlewild Debutante at the Cotillion Idlewild Club 1-3 Debutante Presentation on November 27, 1992, and to her many 1-4 friends and family members, her participation in this grand and 1-5 long-standing tradition was indeed a joyous occasion worthy of 1-6 special recognition; and 1-7 WHEREAS, The theme of the 1992 ball was "Evening Masquerade," 1-8 and those in attendance were treated to a truly magical evening of 1-9 music and dance; the highlight of the event was the presentation of 1-10 the five lovely, talented, and ambitious young ladies selected as 1-11 Cotillion Idlewild Debutantes; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Roos III, 1-13 Miss Roos is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Neely and 1-14 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Roos, Jr.; and 1-15 WHEREAS, A sophomore at Harvard-Radcliffe University in 1-16 Cambridge, Massachusetts, this delightful young woman is majoring 1-17 in government with the goal of eventually serving her nation in a 1-18 diplomatic post, and her diligent work in this field resulted in 1-19 her inclusion on the Dean's List during her first two semesters; 1-20 she also is studying voice, and she hopes to parlay her interest in 1-21 music into a successful career as an opera singer; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Miss Roos is involved with numerous student 1-23 activities, including the Harvard Foundation for International and 1-24 Race Relations, the Association of Black Radcliffe Women, Radcliffe 2-1 Union of Students, and the Harvard Society of Black Scientists and 2-2 Engineers; this talented singer also found time to hone her musical 2-3 skills while performing in the Lowell House Opera's production of 2-4 The Magic Flute and while performing with Harvard's most selective 2-5 choir, Collegium Musicum; and 2-6 WHEREAS, An accomplished performer even before she entered 2-7 college, Miss Roos also has the honor of being the recipient of one 2-8 of the largest grants ever given by the Radcliffe Office of the 2-9 Arts; she won numerous awards while performing with her school and 2-10 church choirs, appeared in movies and commercials, and worked as a 2-11 fashion model, all while she was still in high school; and 2-12 WHEREAS, Although her studies and her music keep her quite 2-13 busy, this remarkable young lady still finds time to devote to 2-14 community service; she has served as a tutor for a Boston 2-15 inner-city youth, volunteered as a vocalist and flautist, and 2-16 prepared food for several fine organizations that minister to those 2-17 in need; and 2-18 WHEREAS, These many activities leave her little leisure time 2-19 but, when she does have some time for herself, Miss Roos enjoys 2-20 cooking, reading, and playing tennis; she has also travelled 2-21 extensively throughout the East Coast, Florida, Louisiana, and 2-22 Mexico, and this travel has helped her to become a well-rounded and 2-23 sophisticated individual; and 2-24 WHEREAS, Jamila Aziza Roos is a source of great pride and joy 2-25 to her parents, her community, and her many friends; her high 2-26 standards of academic achievement, social grace, and community 2-27 involvement make her a true embodiment of the Cotillion Idlewild 3-1 Debutante, and she is indeed worthy of praise and recognition; now, 3-2 therefore, be it 3-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 3-4 Legislature hereby congratulate Jamila Aziza Roos on her 3-5 presentation as a Cotillion Idlewild Debutante and extend to her 3-6 warmest best wishes for many more years of continued success and 3-7 happiness; and, be it further 3-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-9 forwarded to Miss Roos as an expression of high regard by the Texas 3-10 House of Representatives. 3-11 forwarded to Miss Roos as an expression of high regard by the Texas 3-12 House of Representatives. 3-13 Hudson 3-14 H.R. No. 236 3-15 _______________________________ 3-16 Speaker of the House 3-17 I certify that H.R. No. 236 was adopted by the House on March 3-18 11, 1993, by a non-record vote. 3-19 _______________________________ 3-20 Chief Clerk of the House