By McClendon                                           H.R. No. 750
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, San Antonio's Raymond J. Todd has distinguished
 1-2     himself among his fellow Texans as both a dedicated student and a
 1-3     civic-minded individual, and he is truly deserving of special
 1-4     legislative recognition at this time; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A senior at Sam Houston High School, Mr. Todd is a
 1-6     member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the National
 1-7     Honor Society, which he serves as secretary; he has demonstrated
 1-8     his leadership skills as a member of the student council and has
 1-9     received recognition as the most outstanding student in math,
1-10     history, and English during his high school career; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Mr. Todd's scholastic achievements are mirrored by
1-12     his athletic prowess, as evidenced by his performance as a member
1-13     of his school's football, basketball, and track teams, and his
1-14     excellence as both a student and an athlete has earned him
1-15     recognition in Who's Who Among American High School Students for
1-16     four consecutive years; and
1-17           WHEREAS, This exemplary young man also makes time in his busy
1-18     schedule to serve his community; he assisted the Red Cross during
1-19     the flooding that occurred in Texas in 1998 and has served as a
1-20     Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) tutor, an instructional
1-21     dance teacher, and a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Mr. Todd has narrowed his choices for the pursuit of
1-23     his higher education to either the University of Oklahoma or The
1-24     University of Texas at Austin, and regardless of his decision, he
 2-1     will undoubtedly continue to excel in his many worthwhile pursuits;
 2-2     now, therefore, be it
 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-4     Legislature hereby honor Raymond J. Todd for his outstanding
 2-5     scholastic achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for
 2-6     continued success and happiness in all his endeavors; and, be it
 2-7     further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-9     prepared for Mr. Todd as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-10     House of Representatives.