By Lewis of Tarrant H.R. No. 916 75R14744 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 Shannon Fletcher for her many achievements and congratulate her on 1-3 her graduation from the Math and Science for Minority Students 1-4 program at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The program offers students an opportunity to 1-6 immerse themselves in the study of mathematics and science for 1-7 three consecutive summers to better prepare for careers in 1-8 engineering, science, medicine, computer technology, and other 1-9 related fields; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Ms. Fletcher is ranked sixth in her senior class of 1-11 275 students at Western Hills High School, where she is president 1-12 of the school's honor society, and she is also a Tandy Scholar; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Highly regarded for her leadership abilities, she 1-14 attended the Hugh O'Brien Leadership Conference as a sophomore and 1-15 was feted with the Riley Sophomore of the Year Award; today, this 1-16 remarkable young woman effectively serves her peers on the school's 1-17 student council; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Named an Outstanding Senior, Ms. Fletcher is a 1-19 finalist for the Fort Worth Jaycee Youth Leadership Award, and she 1-20 is listed in Who's Who Among American High School Students; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Upon high school graduation, she plans to study 1-22 pharmacology, and her academic excellence thus far has helped to 1-23 lay the groundwork for continued achievement in the future; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Shannon Fletcher has demonstrated exceptional 2-1 intelligence, initiative, and maturity in successfully pursuing her 2-2 academic and career interests, and she is indeed deserving of 2-3 special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby commend Shannon Fletcher for her many 2-6 accomplishments and congratulate her on her graduation from the 2-7 Phillips Academy Math and Science for Minority Students program; 2-8 and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Ms. Fletcher as an expression of high regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives.