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 Jennifer Nicole Shoemaker for completing the 1-3 Stairway of the Stars achievement program at Faith Assembly of God 1-4 Church; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Stairway of the Stars achievement program is 1-6 part of the Missionettes club, which prepares young women for 1-7 future involvement in women's ministries by educating them about 1-8 the teachings of Jesus Christ; and 1-9 WHEREAS, During the course of this four-year program, Miss 1-10 Shoemaker has met all of the goals required by the church, and her 1-11 personal commitment to the completion of the course is a statement 1-12 of her service to God, her church, her community, her family, and 1-13 her fellow "Stars"; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Miss Shoemaker is a seventh grade student at Truitt 1-15 Junior High School who has been listed on the honor roll and is in 1-16 advanced art class; she is an active member of Faith Assembly of 1-17 God Church where she participates in choir and drama and works to 1-18 improve the quality of life in her community through nursing home 1-19 visits; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This young woman possesses an uncommon character 1-21 that is evidenced by her devotion to her church, her family, and to 1-22 academics; her impressive dedication as a young Texan instills 1-23 pride in all who know and love her, and it is indeed a privilege to 1-24 honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend Jennifer Nicole Shoemaker for completing 2-3 the Stairway of the Stars achievement program and extend to her 2-4 sincere best wishes for success and happiness in all her future 2-5 endeavors; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Miss Shoemaker as an expression of high regard by the 2-8 Texas House of Representatives. Elkins _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 368 was adopted by the House on March 11, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House