R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Tai Dillard's scholastic and personal 1-2 accomplishments exemplify the unique character of this fine young 1-3 woman and she is indeed deserving of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A senior at Sam Houston High School in San Antonio, 1-5 Miss Dillard is ranked number one in a class of 257 students and is 1-6 vice president of the National Honor Society; she has held such 1-7 positions as student council representative, sports editor of the 1-8 school newspaper, and secretary and sergeant-at-arms for the 1-9 Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Miss Dillard has been a member of the Top Teens of 1-11 America for three years and is currently involved with Delteen 1-12 Lift; she has furthered her commitment to education as a junior 1-13 program assistant with the UTSA PREP Program and has demonstrated 1-14 her athletic prowess as a member of the South Texas Diamondbacks; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, After graduation Miss Dillard is planning to attend 1-17 The University of Texas at Austin, where she will undoubtedly 1-18 continue her outstanding performance as both a scholar and an 1-19 athlete; and 1-20 WHEREAS, This dedicated young woman possesses an uncommon 1-21 character that is evidenced by her dedication to academics and 1-22 excellence, and her impressive leadership as a young Texan instills 1-23 pride in all who know and love her, and it is indeed a privilege to 1-24 honor her at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-2 Legislature hereby commend Tai Dillard and extend to her sincere 2-3 best wishes for success and happiness in all her future endeavors; 2-4 and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Miss Dillard as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives. McClendon _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 751 was adopted by the House on May 28, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House