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 Elizabeth Grace Elkins for completing the Stairway 1-3 of the Stars achievement program at Faith Assembly of God Church; 1-4 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 Elkins 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 Elkins is a seventh grade student at Cypress 1-15 Community Christian School who is on the honor roll and has 1-16 achieved various scholastic awards, including a rating of superior 1-17 at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) speech 1-18 meet and the ACSI piano festival, and a second place award at the 1-19 ACSI Math Olympics; she is an active member of Faith Assembly of 1-20 God Church where she helps with Children's Church, and she works to 1-21 improve the quality of life in her community through nursing home 1-22 visits; and 1-23 WHEREAS, This young woman possesses an uncommon character 1-24 that is evidenced by her devotion to her church, her family, and to 2-1 academics; her impressive dedication as a young Texan instills 2-2 pride in all who know and love her, and it is indeed a privilege to 2-3 honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby commend Elizabeth Grace Elkins for completing 2-6 the Stairway of the Stars achievement program and extend to her 2-7 sincere best wishes for success and happiness in all her future 2-8 endeavors; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Miss Elkins as an expression of high regard by the 2-11 Texas House of Representatives. Elkins _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 370 was adopted by the House on March 11, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House