By Dukes                                               H.R. No. 717
       74R11667 SAJ-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  Jaime Simon, a gifted student at L.B.J. High School, for his
    1-3  achievement in being recognized as an Outstanding African-American
    1-4  Student by the Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority;
    1-5  and
    1-6        WHEREAS, A community-conscious, action-oriented organization,
    1-7  the sorority is celebrating 75 years of world class service this
    1-8  year and is commemorating this significant milestone in its rich
    1-9  history by honoring exceptional African-American high school
   1-10  students within the Austin Independent School District who have
   1-11  excelled in the area of academic achievement, fine arts, or sports;
   1-12  and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Mr. Simon is being recognized for his academic
   1-14  achievements and, to be eligible for receipt of this award, he had
   1-15  to earn a grade point average of more than 3.0; in maintaining his
   1-16  fine average, this dedicated student has demonstrated his desire
   1-17  and ability to achieve his highest potential as he prepares for his
   1-18  future role in society; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, His noteworthy accomplishment serves as a source of
   1-20  inspiration to his peers at L.B.J. High School as well as a shining
   1-21  example of the rewards that can be attained from hard work and
   1-22  self-discipline; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Mr. Simon has demonstrated exceptional intelligence,
   1-24  initiative, and maturity in pursuing his academic goals, and it is
    2-1  most fitting that he receive special legislative recognition for
    2-2  his noteworthy performance; now, therefore, be it
    2-3        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
    2-4  Legislature hereby congratulate Jaime Simon on being named an
    2-5  Outstanding African-American Student for his academic achievements
    2-6  and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all
    2-7  his future endeavors; and, be it further
    2-8        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-9  prepared for Mr. Simon as an expression of high regard by the Texas
   2-10  House of Representatives.