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.