By George H.R. No. 561 76R10554 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Lake Highlands High School seniors Jennifer 1-2 Riddlebarger and John Kent have been selected as Youth of the Month 1-3 for September 1998 by the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, and 1-4 these exemplary students are truly deserving of special recognition 1-5 for their many accomplishments; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Each month, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands 1-7 recognizes two seniors from Lake Highlands High School for 1-8 superlative academic achievement and noteworthy extracurricular 1-9 involvement; these fine students receive U.S. Savings Bonds and 1-10 are made eligible for college scholarships to supplement the costs 1-11 of continuing their education; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Ranked number one academically in her class of 520 1-13 students, Ms. Riddlebarger is a three-year member of Mu Alpha 1-14 Theta, the Girls' Service League, and Students Against Drunk 1-15 Driving, and has been a National Honor Society member since 1997; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, This talented and committed young woman excels not 1-18 only academically but also in her many musical and theatrical 1-19 endeavors; she performs in a church rock gospel band, sings with 1-20 her church youth choir, participates in Artists of Christian Talent 1-21 (ACT), and has been active in the clown ministry at her church for 1-22 the past four years; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Kent is a three-year member and captain of his 1-24 school's mock trial team, has been a National Honor Society member 2-1 since 1997, and contributes his time to the March of Dimes Chain 2-2 Reaction Leadership Council, which he has served as public 2-3 relations director and as a delegate to the National Youth 2-4 Conference; and 2-5 WHEREAS, This commendable individual also directs his energy 2-6 to dramatic and musical interests; he is a member of the 2-7 International Thespian Society and Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership 2-8 and has been selected an All-State Choir member; a member of the 2-9 Lake Highlands High School Espree Show Choir and A Cappella Choir, 2-10 he has performed roles in theatrical productions including 2-11 Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, and All in the Timing; and 2-12 WHEREAS, The Youth of the Month Award helps to affirm the 2-13 positive and productive civic, academic, and extracurricular 2-14 participation of the young people of Lake Highlands High School, 2-15 and it is indeed a privilege to recognize the merits of this award 2-16 and to pay tribute to the deserving students who are selected to 2-17 receive it; now, therefore, be it 2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-19 Legislature hereby congratulate Jennifer Riddlebarger and John Kent 2-20 on being named Youth of the Month for September 1998 by the 2-21 Exchange Club of Lake Highlands and extend to them best wishes for 2-22 continued success and happiness in all their endeavors; and, be it 2-23 further 2-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-25 prepared for Ms. Riddlebarger and Mr. Kent as an expression of high 2-26 regard by the Texas House of Representatives.