By McClendon                                           H.R. No. 751
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                                 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.