By Madden                                             H.R. No. 1064

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, May 23, 1997, marks the graduation of Crystal Renee

 1-2     Elkins from Central Christian Academy in Houston, and this

 1-3     auspicious occasion is indeed worthy of special praise and

 1-4     recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, During her time at Central Christian Academy,

 1-6     Ms. Elkins has distinguished herself as both an outstanding student

 1-7     and an enthusiastic participant in extracurricular programs, and

 1-8     her teachers, coaches, and fellow students have all benefited from

 1-9     her keen intelligence and vivacious spirit; and

1-10           WHEREAS, A gifted scholar, Ms. Elkins has been an honor roll

1-11     student for four years, and this achievement is aptly reflected in

1-12     her 3.87 grade point average and her selection as the salutatorian

1-13     of her graduating class; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Ms. Elkins has also given freely of her time and

1-15     energy to participate in a number of school activities, and in

1-16     addition to her contributions to the volleyball, basketball, and

1-17     softball teams, she has been active as a cheerleader and has lent

1-18     her talents to the school's drama productions; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Ms. Elkins has

1-20     enjoyed the steadfast support of her close-knit family, including

1-21     her parents, the Honorable Gary Elkins and Julie Elkins, and her

1-22     grandparents, Lee Roy Elkins, Shirley Elkins, L. V. Brown, and

1-23     Nancy Hamil, and they take great pride in her many remarkable

1-24     accomplishments; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Even as Crystal Elkins may reflect back on her

 2-2     contributions to Central Christian Academy with great satisfaction,

 2-3     she now looks forward to embracing new challenges and opportunities

 2-4     as a student at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and it

 2-5     is truly a privilege to recognize this notable young Texan at this

 2-6     time; now, therefore, be it

 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-8     Legislature hereby congratulate Crystal Renee Elkins on her

 2-9     graduation from Central Christian Academy and extend to her sincere

2-10     best wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to

2-11     come; and, be it further

2-12           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-13     prepared for Ms. Elkins as an expression of high regard by the

2-14     Texas House of Representatives.