By Kubiak H.R. No. 1217 74R14110 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Yoe High School senior Deena Darst recently became 1-2 the first state champion in the new University Interscholastic 1-3 League (UIL) computer applications competition, impressing judges 1-4 and competitors alike with her mastery of various software 1-5 programs; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This demanding competition, which featured some of 1-7 our state's most talented and determined students, measured 1-8 proficiency in a wide range of computer applications; Ms. Darst won 1-9 the event with a near-perfect score by creating flawless documents 1-10 that utilized numerous word processing, database, spreadsheet, and 1-11 graphing programs; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The daughter of Beth and Richard Darst of Cameron, 1-13 this exceptional young Texan has demonstrated the creativity and 1-14 technical expertise that are needed to ensure the Lone Star State's 1-15 economic success in the increasingly competitive global marketplace 1-16 of the future; her outstanding achievement is a tribute to her 1-17 intelligence and commitment, as well as to the guidance and support 1-18 provided by her parents and teachers, and it is indeed appropriate 1-19 that her efforts be given special legislative recognition; now, 1-20 therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 1-22 Legislature hereby congratulate Deena Darst of Cameron for winning 1-23 the first-ever computer applications championship at UIL state 1-24 competition; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Ms. Darst as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-3 House of Representatives.