R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The equestrian accomplishments of Longview 1-2 16-year-old Bonnie Claire Jacobson are truly outstanding, and her 1-3 hard work and dedication are indeed worthy of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Jacobson has been competing in the American 1-6 Paint Horse Association and the Pinto Horse Association of America 1-7 for the past five years all over the United States, and she worked 1-8 many long hours and demonstrated an extraordinary amount of 1-9 commitment; and 1-10 WHEREAS, This dynamic youngster competed in two shows a 1-11 month, in addition to larger competitions such as stock shows in 1-12 Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Jackson, Mississippi, while 1-13 maintaining her school grades, serving as a cheerleader and Z-club 1-14 member, and being active in the county 4-H judging group; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Some of the accolades Ms. Jacobson has received 1-16 include Registers of Merit and Championships from both the American 1-17 Paint Horse Association and the Pinto Horse Association of America, 1-18 as well as a host of National Champion Youth awards earned in June 1-19 1998 at the Pinto Horse Association National Championship 1-20 competitions held in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Bonnie Claire Jacobson has distinguished herself as 1-22 a young woman of exceptional ability whose remarkable equestrian 1-23 accomplishments point to a future bright with promise, and it is 1-24 indeed fitting at this time to recognize this notable young Texan, 2-1 along with her caring parents, Bonnie and Eddie, for their tireless 2-2 efforts; now, therefore, be it 2-3 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-4 Legislature hereby commend Bonnie Claire Jacobson for her 2-5 equestrian accomplishments and extend to her sincere best wishes 2-6 for continued success and happiness in the years to come; and, be 2-7 it further 2-8 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-9 prepared for Ms. Jacobson as an expression of high regard by the 2-10 Texas House of Representatives. Merritt _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 931 was adopted by the House on May 14, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House