By Wilson                                             H.R. No. 1080
       74R13045 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  Jakari J. Sherman for his many achievements and congratulate him on
    1-3  the occasion of his graduation from Houston's Booker T. Washington
    1-4  High School for Engineering Professions on June 3, 1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, While a student at the school, Mr. Sherman has
    1-6  distinguished himself through his outstanding science and
    1-7  mathematics abilities, and he was a first-place finalist in the
    1-8  science competition sponsored by the National Technical and
    1-9  Scientific Association; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, A young man of many diverse talents and interests,
   1-11  Mr. Sherman also is well regarded for his skills as an actor and
   1-12  orator; the vice president of the school's drama club, he recently
   1-13  participated in the Texas Forensic Association's State Speech and
   1-14  Debate Tournament, and he earned honors at the University
   1-15  Interscholastic League's Regional Speech Tournament in April 1995;
   1-16  and
   1-17        WHEREAS, He also has competed in the National Association for
   1-18  the Advancement of Colored People's Academic, Cultural, Technical,
   1-19  and Scientific Olympics for several years, and he is a two-time
   1-20  winner in the contest's oratory competition; and
   1-21        WHEREAS, This well-rounded scholar also exhibits a wealth of
   1-22  musical talents; he was a member of the Booker T. Washington High
   1-23  School Marching and Concert Band, and he served as treasurer and
   1-24  vice president of the Gents Club and as captain of the club's Step
    2-1  Team; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Deeply committed to the betterment of his community,
    2-3  Mr. Sherman has been active in scouting, and he has generously
    2-4  given of his time, talents, and energies to repair homes for
    2-5  Houston's low-income elderly through The University of Texas
    2-6  Medical School's House Medics program;  and
    2-7        WHEREAS, He has sought to make a positive difference in the
    2-8  lives of many area youngsters as a mentor with Durham Elementary
    2-9  School and as a participant in the Male Initiative Program at
   2-10  Kennedy Elementary School; and
   2-11        WHEREAS, He recently was honored for his outstanding
   2-12  achievements with the Legislative Black Caucus's Future
   2-13  African-American Leadership Award, and he has received $26,000 in
   2-14  scholarship funding to attend Tulane University; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Throughout his many endeavors, Mr. Sherman has been
   2-16  nourished by an abiding religious faith; he is a member of Mount
   2-17  Corinth Missionary Baptist Church and a speaker and a member of the
   2-18  church's Soul Winners Action Team; and
   2-19        WHEREAS, Jakari Sherman has demonstrated exceptional
   2-20  intelligence, initiative, and maturity in successfully pursuing a
   2-21  variety of academic, career, and civic goals, and he is indeed
   2-22  deserving of special legislative recognition for his remarkable
   2-23  achievements; now, therefore, be it
   2-24        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-25  Legislature hereby congratulate Jakari J. Sherman on the occasion
   2-26  of his graduation from Booker T. Washington High School for
   2-27  Engineering Professions and extend to him warmest best wishes for
    3-1  continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and,
    3-2  be it further
    3-3        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    3-4  prepared for Mr. Sherman as an expression of high regard by the
    3-5  Texas House of Representatives.