By Lewis of Tarrant                                    H.R. No. 731

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                                 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.