R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Scholars of San Patricio County have 1-2 demonstrated a true commitment to excellence, and these future 1-3 leaders of the Lone Star State are indeed worthy of special 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The students that choose to be Texas Scholars must 1-6 complete a rigorous high school curriculum designed to better 1-7 prepare them for higher education opportunities and the competitive 1-8 job market; Texas Scholars graduates not only receive an 1-9 outstanding education but also learn skills that make them valuable 1-10 employees able to adapt to the rapidly changing workplace; and 1-11 WHEREAS, This innovative program is sponsored by a coalition 1-12 of businesses, organizations, and educators, including the San 1-13 Patricio County Economic Development Corporation, Coastal Bend 1-14 Tech-Prep Consortium, Ingleside Rotary Club, Sinton Rotary Club, 1-15 Portland Rotary Club, and Mathis Chamber of Commerce; and 1-16 WHEREAS, By taking part in this worthwhile program, the Texas 1-17 Scholars of San Patricio County are embracing a future bright with 1-18 promise, and it is most appropriate to pay tribute to them at this 1-19 time; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby honor the Texas Scholars of San Patricio County 1-22 and the organizations that support this exemplary endeavor and 1-23 extend to all involved sincere best wishes for continued success 1-24 and happiness; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for the Texas Scholars of San Patricio County as an 2-3 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hawley _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 712 was adopted by the House on April 22, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House