By Elkins                                              H.R. No. 280
         76R7697 WMS-D                           
                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Ashley Millet has achieved great success as a
 1-2     spokesperson against substance abuse, and her inspirational example
 1-3     is indeed worthy of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, A 15-year-old Houston native, she began an anti-drug
 1-5     abuse campaign in her hometown and hopes to broaden the scope of
 1-6     her initiative to the national level; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, During Red Ribbon Week in October 1998, Ms. Millet
 1-8     received a well-deserved award from the Drug Enforcement Agency,
 1-9     Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S.  Marshals Service, Bureau of
1-10     Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, U.S. Attorney, Houston Crackdown
1-11     Office of the Mayor, and other drug enforcement agencies in
1-12     recognition of her achievements; and
1-13           WHEREAS, In an attempt to reach students through the
1-14     universal medium of music, this multi-talented young woman recorded
1-15     a song called "Hooked on Life," and she is also a national
1-16     spokesperson for the "Hooked on Life" Campaign; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Ms. Millet is visiting Austin on February 22-26,
1-18     1999, as a member of TeenPact and, during her stay in the Capitol
1-19     City, she hopes to learn more about the governmental process; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Drug abuse is one of the most serious problems
1-21     facing today's youth, and Ashley Millet's continuing efforts to
1-22     educate young Texans on this vital issue are truly deserving of
1-23     commendation and praise; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-1     Legislature hereby commend Ashley Millet for her outstanding
 2-2     efforts to combat substance abuse and extend to her warmest best
 2-3     wishes for an enjoyable visit to the State Capitol; and, be it
 2-4     further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Ms. Millet as an expression of high regard by the
 2-7     Texas House of Representatives.