By: Patterson S.R. No. 1162 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 1-3 to recognize Michael William Wayne Puryear on the momentous 1-4 occasion of his graduation from high school; and 1-5 WHEREAS, He has made an "A" average in all of the subjects 1-6 required of a Texas high school student including American history, 1-7 algebra, English, physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, 1-8 government, economics, and Latin; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Michael has proved himself to be diligent and 1-10 hardworking; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Michael has achieved high honors from the 1-12 National Merit Foundation, achieving National Merit Finalist rank 1-13 and ranking in the top one-half of one percent of the nation; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He has achieved his high school education with 1-15 honors through home schooling under the direction of his parents, 1-16 Michael and Joanne Puryear, and he is truly a shining example to 1-17 all who know him; and 1-18 WHEREAS, It is a pleasure for the Texas Senate to pay 1-19 tribute to the accomplishments of this young gentleman who has 1-20 equipped himself with skills which will enable him to take full 1-21 advantage of all that the future holds for him; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Michael has met his goal and is now sent out to 1-23 fulfill God's good, pleasing, and perfect will and purpose; now, 2-1 therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 74th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud the achievement 2-4 of this distinguished young Texan; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-6 Michael William Wayne Puryear as an expression of admiration from 2-7 the Texas Senate with best wishes for much success in the years to 2-8 come. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the above 2-12 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-13 on May 23, 1995. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 ______________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate