By Ogden H.R. No. 514 74R9092 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the student-athletes of Texas, whose active participation in both 1-3 athletics and academics embraces the ancient ideal of striving to 1-4 achieve a strong mind and body; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Successfully confronting the rigorous demands of 1-6 both intellectual and physical competition makes student-athletes 1-7 exemplary role models, enabling them to provide a laudable example 1-8 to which their fellow students can aspire; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The many notable achievements of student-athletes 1-10 indicate that education and athletics are not competing goals but 1-11 rather are two vital aspects of the scholastic experience that, 1-12 when combined, produce multitalented young men and women with a 1-13 profound understanding of competition, self-confidence, unity, and 1-14 teamwork; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The State of Texas is justly renowned as the home of 1-16 many of the finest student-athletes in the nation and their efforts 1-17 represent a significant aspect of our state's proud heritage; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The exceptional character and determination of these 1-19 young men and women are a tremendous source of pride and 1-20 inspiration to their families, communities, and state, and their 1-21 outstanding accomplishments in this regard are indeed worthy of 1-22 special legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby designate April 6, 1995, as Student-Athlete Day 2-1 in Texas and encourage all Texans to observe the day with 2-2 appropriate ceremonies and activities.