By Dukes                                               H.R. No. 718
       74R11678 PAN-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  Brian Patridge, a gifted student at Anderson High School, who is
    1-3  being recognized as an Outstanding African-American Student by the
    1-4  Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, The sorority is a community conscious,
    1-6  action-oriented organization that is celebrating 75 years of
    1-7  world-class service this year and has chosen to commemorate this
    1-8  significant milestone in its rich history by recognizing
    1-9  outstanding African-American high school students within the Austin
   1-10  Independent School District who have excelled in the area of
   1-11  academic achievement, fine arts, or sports; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Mr. Patridge is being honored for his
   1-13  accomplishments in the fine arts arena, and his remarkable talent
   1-14  in this regard has not only served him well, but has also bestowed
   1-15  on his many friends at Anderson High School a greater appreciation
   1-16  of the arts; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, This accomplished student has demonstrated
   1-18  exceptional artistry, initiative, and maturity in pursuing his
   1-19  achievements in the arts, and it is most fitting that he receive
   1-20  special legislative recognition for his unique gift; now,
   1-21  therefore, be it
   1-22        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   1-23  Legislature hereby congratulate Brian Patridge on being named an
   1-24  Outstanding African-American Student in the category of fine arts
    2-1  and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in the
    2-2  years to come; and, be it further
    2-3        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-4  prepared for Mr. Patridge as an expression of high regard by the
    2-5  Texas House of Representatives.