R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 congratulate James M. Greer on his receipt of a scholarship from 1-3 the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Outstanding Negro 1-4 Students; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A senior at Dunbar High School's magnet program, the 1-6 High School for Science and Engineering Professions, Mr. Greer is 1-7 a member of the National Honor Society, and he has received 1-8 numerous awards for academic achievement from his school through 1-9 the years; and 1-10 WHEREAS, He has balanced the rigorous demands of his course 1-11 load with involvement in extracurricular activities; the captain of 1-12 the school's varsity swim team and a member of the varsity soccer 1-13 team, he also participates in Junior Statesmen of America; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This fine young man has been recognized by 1-15 organizations at the local and national levels for his academic 1-16 skills; he has been a Tandy Scholar since the ninth grade and is a 1-17 nominee for both the National Leadership Merit Award and the 1-18 National Honor Roll; and 1-19 WHEREAS, For the past two summers, he has been a START 1-20 Program Intern at the University of North Texas Health Science 1-21 Center, where he has been well regarded for his hard work and 1-22 dedication; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Upon high school graduation, Mr. Greer plans to 1-24 study business administration, and his academic excellence thus far 2-1 has helped to lay the groundwork for continued achievement in the 2-2 future; and 2-3 WHEREAS, James Greer has demonstrated exceptional 2-4 intelligence, initiative, and maturity in successfully pursuing his 2-5 academic and career goals, and it is truly a pleasure to recognize 2-6 him on the occasion of his most recent honor; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby congratulate James M. Greer on his receipt of a 2-9 scholarship from the National Achievement Scholarship Program for 2-10 Outstanding Negro Students and extend to him warmest best wishes 2-11 for continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors; 2-12 and, be it further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Mr. Greer as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-15 House of Representatives. Lewis of Tarrant _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 731 was adopted by the House on May 2, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House