1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 801 1-2 WHEREAS, Benjamin Isaac Embry has excelled in all of the 1-3 subjects required of a Texas high school graduate, including 1-4 English, Algebra II, geometry, American history, world history, 1-5 geography, Latin, biology, and chemistry; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A pioneer in home education, Benjamin has forged a 1-7 path for others by completing his high school curriculum at home; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, Benjamin has been active in community service by 1-10 helping senior citizens' groups and underprivileged families, and 1-11 he has been active in his church, participating in mission work 1-12 inside and outside the United States; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This admirable young man has shown himself to be 1-14 hardworking, honest, loyal, and motivated and a trustworthy and 1-15 responsible employee; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A well-rounded student, Benjamin has displayed 1-17 good sportsmanship in excelling at athletics and diligence and 1-18 perseverance in music study, especially piano and guitar; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He can face the future with full confidence that 1-20 his accomplishments, learning skills, and acquired knowledge 1-21 will hold him in good stead in whatever path he chooses; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Benjamin Isaac Embry has accomplished the goal he 1-23 set for himself and will embark on an adventure into a world that 2-1 holds countless exciting opportunities for him with the blessings 2-2 and prayers of his parents, church leaders, and friends; now, 2-3 therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Benjamin Isaac Embry on 2-6 his completion of his high school education; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-8 him as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate. 2-9 Patterson 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 President of the Senate 2-12 I hereby certify that the above 2-13 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-14 on May 21, 1997. 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Secretary of the Senate 2-17 ______________________________________ 2-18 Member, Texas Senate