R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize the members of the 1999 graduating class of Elkhart High 1-3 School on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol on April 1-4 22, 1999; and 1-5 WHEREAS, These 73 young men and women can proudly reflect on 1-6 their many academic, athletic, and extracurricular accomplishments 1-7 as they stand at the threshold of a future bright with promise; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Two "Class of 1999" members who exemplify the 1-9 well-rounded student nurtured by the education team at Elkhart High 1-10 School are class valedictorian Melody Fairchild and salutatorian 1-11 Jessi Johnson; Ms. Fairchild has built an exemplary academic career 1-12 while participating in extracurricular activities such as 1-13 cheerleading and volleyball and Ms. Johnson, also an academic 1-14 success, has reached state qualifying levels in the Texas High 1-15 School Rodeo Association and the Lone Star High School Rodeo 1-16 Association in barrel racing and pole bending events; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Foreign exchange student Kei Yamen earned a ranking 1-18 as a first place team member in district UIL mathematics 1-19 competition and won second place in district in both team and 1-20 individual calculator contests; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Seniors also brought honor to their school and 1-22 community with their athletic achievements this year; power lifting 1-23 team members Jimmy Wolfe, Dru Murray, and Sam Walker received 1-24 second, third, and fifth place, respectively, at the state 2-1 competition; the volleyball team was well represented when Rachel 2-2 Rosson was named the district's most valuable player, Melody 2-3 Fairchild and Robyn Steadman were selected first team all district, 2-4 and Holly Daniel won honorable mention; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Excelling in musical contests as well, members of 2-6 the Big Red Band advanced to regional competition, and seniors Gary 2-7 Sherman, John Easterling, and Billy Collins were selected for the 2-8 prestigious all-state band; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Members of the Elkhart High School senior class have 2-10 laid a solid foundation for their ongoing success and they will 2-11 surely be among the future generation of leaders of the Lone Star 2-12 State; now, therefore, be it 2-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-14 Legislature hereby congratulate the visiting members of the 2-15 Elkhart High School Class of 1999 for their significant 2-16 achievements and extend to them warmest best wishes for many more 2-17 years of continued success in all their endeavors; and, be it 2-18 further 2-19 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-20 prepared for the Elkhart High School Class of 1999 as an expression 2-21 of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Staples _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 710 was adopted by the House on April 30, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House