By Dukes H.R. No. 724 74R11664 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 Andrea Devers, a gifted student at Bowie High School, for her 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, Ms. Devers is being recognized for her academic 1-14 achievements and, to be eligible for receipt of this award, she had 1-15 to earn a grade point average of more than 3.0; in maintaining her 1-16 fine average, this dedicated student has demonstrated her desire 1-17 and ability to achieve her highest potential as she prepares for 1-18 her future role in society; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Her noteworthy accomplishment serves as a source of 1-20 inspiration to her peers at Bowie 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, Ms. Devers has demonstrated exceptional 1-24 intelligence, initiative, and maturity in pursuing her academic 2-1 goals, and it is most fitting that she receive special legislative 2-2 recognition for her noteworthy performance; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby congratulate Andrea Devers on being named an 2-5 Outstanding African-American Student for her academic achievements 2-6 and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all 2-7 her future endeavors; and, be it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Ms. Devers as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives.