By Torres                                              H.R. No. 462
       74R8556 KMP-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Recently, Houston resident Christopher P. Saenz was
    1-2  selected by the People to People Student Ambassador Program to
    1-3  represent his state and nation as a delegate to the British Isles;
    1-4  and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Founded in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower,
    1-6  the People to People Student Ambassador Program was created at the
    1-7  height of the Cold War in an effort to promote peace and
    1-8  understanding among citizens around the world; designed with the
    1-9  help of such notable Americans as author William Faulkner,
   1-10  conductor Eugene Ormandy, businessman Eddie Rickenbacker, and CBS
   1-11  president Frank Stanton, this exceptional program has successfully
   1-12  promoted social, cultural, economic, and political exchange among
   1-13  young Americans and their counterparts in other nations for more
   1-14  than three decades; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Currently a seventh-grader at Hodges Bend Middle
   1-16  School in Houston, Mr. Saenz won acceptance to this highly
   1-17  competitive program through his strong academic credentials and by
   1-18  demonstrating maturity, leadership potential, and exemplary
   1-19  communication skills throughout the program's lengthy interview
   1-20  process; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, This summer Mr. Saenz will participate in a 22-day
   1-22  trip to England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, during which he will
   1-23  live with host families and attend meetings with students and
   1-24  government leaders from Ireland and the United Kingdom; his
    2-1  itinerary will also include a series of educational seminars and
    2-2  classes that will entitle him to high school and college credit
    2-3  upon his return to the United States; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Before embarking on this exciting and important
    2-5  trip, Mr. Saenz will devote himself to learning about the
    2-6  geography, economy, government, and rich history of these nations
    2-7  as well as to discovering the customs and heritage of the many
    2-8  cultures and countries that exist within the British Isles; when he
    2-9  returns to the United States, he will share his experiences with
   2-10  schools, civic clubs, and other organizations throughout the
   2-11  Houston community; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, An extraordinary young Texan who epitomizes the
   2-13  ideals of the People to People program, Mr. Saenz will represent
   2-14  the citizens of the Lone Star State with honor and distinction as
   2-15  he carries out his duties abroad, and it is indeed appropriate at
   2-16  this time that his efforts be given special recognition and
   2-17  support; now, therefore, be it
   2-18        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-19  Legislature hereby congratulate Christopher Saenz on his selection
   2-20  for the People to People Student Ambassador Program and extend to
   2-21  him warmest best wishes for an enjoyable and educational
   2-22  experience; and, be it further
   2-23        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-24  prepared for Mr. Saenz as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-25  House of Representatives.