R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Center's Ben Meeks will represent Texas in the 1-2 alternate division of the 23rd Annual Future Problem Solving 1-3 Program International Conference; and 1-4 WHEREAS, An eighth-grader at Center Junior High School, 1-5 Mr. Meeks will join approximately 1,800 fellow problem-solvers at 1-6 the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on June 13-16, 1997; this 1-7 dynamic young man is a two-year State Bowl finalist and during his 1-8 participation in this outstanding program, he has offered many 1-9 unique perspectives while developing a strong study and work ethic 1-10 that will benefit him for years to come; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Students will travel from Australia, New Zealand, 1-12 and Canada to take part in the 1997 conference, where they will 1-13 consider this year's topic, "Increasing Life Span"; the yearlong 1-14 program challenges individuals on a series of diverse global 1-15 issues, including such subjects as "Extraterrestrial Life" and 1-16 "Homes of the Future"; and 1-17 WHEREAS, This year, some 200,000 problem-solvers participated 1-18 in this exciting and educational program, and their involvement has 1-19 encouraged the development of analytical skills that have proved 1-20 useful in an array of real-life situations; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Meeks is a source of great pride to his parents, 1-22 Michael and Joyce Meeks, and his commitment to excellence has 1-23 earned him the respect of his coach, Elaine Snider, and his 1-24 school's principal, Paul Giannandrea; in addition, his academic 2-1 exploits have earned him the esteem of his classmates and teachers; 2-2 now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend Ben Meeks on his recent accomplishment 2-5 and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and 2-6 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. Meeks as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-9 House of Representatives. Christian _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1033 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House