By:  Fraser                                            S.R. No. 299

 1-1     By:  Fraser                                            S.R. No. 299

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, Recognizing the academic accomplishments of our

 1-4     state's young people is a special privilege for the Texas Senate,

 1-5     and Daphne Mulkey of Temple, Texas, is truly deserving of

 1-6     legislative commendation for being named to the Phi Theta Kappa

 1-7     Texas All-State Academic Team; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, The outstanding young woman is a native Texan and

 1-9     the daughter of Carolyn A. and Roy W. Mulkey, who are the proud

1-10     parents of three daughters; from her family, Daphne developed her

1-11     interest in art; during her high school years, she began improving

1-12     her artistic abilities and her writing skills; and

1-13           WHEREAS, A gregarious individual who loves helping others,

1-14     Daphne has given freely of her time to the Peer Assistance and

1-15     Leadership Program and other service projects; and

1-16           WHEREAS, In addition to working full time and being a

1-17     full-time student, Daphne serves as chapter president of Phi

1-18     Theta Kappa; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Presently a student at Temple College, Daphne will

1-20     graduate in the summer of 1997; she plans to continue her education

1-21     pursuing a degree in English with a minor in art and a certificate

1-22     to teach secondary education; and

1-23           WHEREAS, Her academic performance, leadership qualities,

 2-1     and citizenship have earned her the admiration of her fellow

 2-2     students; Daphne is a model for students of all ages; and

 2-3           WHEREAS, An outstanding scholastic leader, Daphne is a

 2-4     highly motivated young woman whose intellectual vigor and exemplary

 2-5     achievements are assets worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it

 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

 2-7     75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Daphne Mulkey for being

 2-8     selected to the Phi Theta Kappa Texas All-State Academic Team;

 2-9     and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

2-11     the distinguished student as an expression of the high regard

2-12     of the Texas Senate.

2-13                                  ______________________________________

2-14                                          President of the Senate

2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-17                                  on March 10, 1997.

2-18                                  ______________________________________

2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-20                                  ______________________________________

2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate