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.