R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes great pride
 1-2     in recognizing Jessica Marie Eccles for completing the Stairway of
 1-3     the Stars achievement program at Faith Assembly of God Church; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, The Stairway of the Stars achievement program is
 1-5     part of the Missionettes club, which prepares young women for
 1-6     future involvement in women's ministries by educating them about
 1-7     the teachings of Jesus Christ; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, During the course of this four-year program, Miss
 1-9     Eccles has met all of the goals required by the church, and her
1-10     personal commitment to the completion of the course is a statement
1-11     of her service to God, her church, her community, her family, and
1-12     her fellow "Stars"; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Miss Eccles is a seventh grade student at Bleyl
1-14     Junior High School who is on the honor roll and has a perfect
1-15     attendance record; she is an active member of Faith Assembly of God
1-16     Church and enjoys a variety of recreational activities, including
1-17     swimming, bike-riding, rollerblading, and ice-skating; and
1-18           WHEREAS, This young woman possesses an uncommon character
1-19     that is evidenced by her devotion to her church, her family, and to
1-20     academics; her impressive dedication as a young Texan instills
1-21     pride in all who know and love her, and it is indeed a privilege to
1-22     honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
1-24     Legislature hereby commend Jessica Marie Eccles for completing the
 2-1     Stairway of the Stars achievement program and extend to her sincere
 2-2     best wishes for success and happiness in all her future endeavors;
 2-3     and, be it further
 2-4           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-5     prepared for Miss Eccles as an expression of high regard by the
 2-6     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                      Elkins
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 364 was adopted by the House on March
         11, 1999, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House