R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives takes special 1-2 pride in honoring Amy Philips-Redclift for her commendable 1-3 achievements and for the recognition she has received as 1999 New 1-4 Braunfels Junior Miss and 1999 Texas' Junior Miss; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Junior Miss Program is a nonprofit program that 1-6 honors outstanding high school senior girls and recognizes, 1-7 rewards, and encourages excellence from those who participate while 1-8 promoting their self-esteem; and 1-9 WHEREAS, After securing the New Braunfels Junior Miss title, 1-10 Miss Philips-Redclift traveled to San Antonio, where she was named 1-11 1999 Texas' Junior Miss; as an indication of her knowledge of the 1-12 Lone Star State, she was the only participant who was able to name 1-13 her senators and representatives during the interview portion; and 1-14 WHEREAS, A senior at Smithson Valley High School, Miss 1-15 Philips-Redclift is a dedicated and accomplished student who is a 1-16 member of the National Honor Society and the academic decathlon and 1-17 debate teams; in addition to her academic pursuits, she is a band 1-18 and choir member, a varsity cheerleader, and a UCA All Star 1-19 Cheerleader; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This gracious young woman is a tutor and volunteer 1-21 for the American Red Cross, and following the devastating flood in 1-22 October 1998 she devoted many hours to the cleanup efforts of her 1-23 community; in addition, Miss Philips-Redclift teaches Sunday school 1-24 at her church; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Miss Philips-Redclift is planning to attend Stanford 2-2 University after graduation; the uncommon character that is 2-3 evidenced by her dedication to academics, to her family, and to the 2-4 welfare of her fellow citizens instills pride in all who know and 2-5 love her, and it is indeed fitting to honor this outstanding young 2-6 Texan at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th 2-8 Legislature hereby commend Amy Philips-Redclift for being awarded 2-9 the titles of 1999 New Braunfels Junior Miss and 1999 Texas' Junior 2-10 Miss and extend to her best wishes for success in the America's 2-11 Junior Miss Program and in all of her future endeavors; and, be it 2-12 further 2-13 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-14 prepared for Miss Philips-Redclift as a token of high regard by the 2-15 Texas House of Representatives. Kuempel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 591 was adopted by the House on May 7, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House