By Dutton H.R. No. 503 76R10151 WMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Gerald Smith of Houston has been named an 1-2 Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, and this 1-3 notable honor is truly worthy of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, An eighth-grade student at Fleming Middle School, 1-5 Mr. Smith maintains a perfect 4.0 grade point average and is a 1-6 member of the National Honor Society as well as a versatile 1-7 athlete; and 1-8 WHEREAS, This exemplary young man was deservedly named 1-9 "Mr. Fleming" in recognition of his many accomplishments, which 1-10 include membership in the Young Executive Club; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Gerald Smith is a source of tremendous pride to his 1-12 family and to his fellow students, and it is most appropriate that 1-13 he be honored in light of his most recent accolade; now, therefore, 1-14 be it 1-15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-16 Legislature hereby congratulate Gerald Smith on being named the 1-17 recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative 1-18 Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 1-19 success and happiness; and, be it further 1-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-21 prepared for Mr. Smith as an expression of high regard by the Texas 1-22 House of Representatives.