By Ramsay H.R. No. 155 75R4703 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 Allison B. Ramsay of Mount Vernon for her exceptional commitment to 1-3 her school and community; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The daughter of Representative Thomas Donald Ramsay 1-5 and Laurie Manning Ramsay, she was born August 19, 1977, and is now 1-6 a freshman at Baylor University; and 1-7 WHEREAS, During her years at Mount Vernon High School, she 1-8 set a pattern of high academic achievement and leadership that has 1-9 become her trademark; a member of the National Honor Society, she 1-10 graduated near the top of her class and held leadership positions 1-11 on the student council; and 1-12 WHEREAS, This well-rounded scholar balanced the rigorous 1-13 demands of her coursework with membership on the varsity basketball 1-14 and track teams and the cheerleading squad; she was recognized for 1-15 her hard work and school spirit with many accolades and was voted 1-16 Senior Class Favorite, Most Friendly, and Most Likely to Succeed 1-17 and was also elected Prom Queen; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Ramsay gave generously of her time 1-19 and talents to assist with several community activities; she 1-20 helped to organize an Easter celebration for local youth, prepared 1-21 gift baskets for the elderly and infirm, and participated in 1-22 numerous clothing and canned food drives to aid those in need; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, she has been sustained by a 1-24 deep and abiding faith as a member of First Baptist Church, and she 2-1 shared her devotion with others as a Kiowa princess at Kamp 2-2 Kanakuk, where she was the leader and spiritual guide for 120 girls 2-3 during the June 1996 term; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Allison Ramsay is a rare person who gives back to 2-5 the world much more than she asks of it; her lively intelligence 2-6 and gracious manner have enriched the lives of all who know her, 2-7 and she is indeed deserving of our special praise and recognition 2-8 at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby commend Allison B. Ramsay for her many 2-11 outstanding contributions in behalf of others and extend to her 2-12 warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in all her 2-13 future endeavors; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Ms. Ramsay as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives.