R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Ann Marie Graham's scholastic and personal 1-2 accomplishments exemplify the determination of this fine young 1-3 Texan, and she is indeed deserving of special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, A freshman at Wylie High School in Abilene, Miss 1-5 Graham is a straight A student who is well regarded by students and 1-6 teachers alike for her hard work and dedication and for her success 1-7 as an author, publisher, and speaker; and 1-8 WHEREAS, At the age of 10, Miss Graham wrote her first book, 1-9 The Adventures of Snowball & Starlight; she then founded a 1-10 publishing company, "Kids Can Do It" (KCDI), which published her 1-11 second book, Cody & Kyle: Big Heroes!, a book that has sold more 1-12 than 800 copies; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Running a publishing company is no easy task, and 1-14 Miss Graham rises to the occasion as she covers the duties of copy 1-15 editing, designing the cover, and finding an illustrator; she has 1-16 published The Adventure of Darla the Dolphin, by Jessica Lane, and 1-17 Thankful for Jesus with Love, a collection of short stories; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In addition to her schoolwork, writing, and 1-19 publishing, Miss Graham travels throughout the country as a 1-20 motivational speaker for young people and has had articles 1-21 published in nine newspapers nationwide; her third book, Kids, 1-22 Write a Book or Just Have Fun With Writing! is due out in August 1-23 and encourages students to explore the world of writing; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Miss Graham has had the privilege of interviewing 2-1 some influential people, including former President Jimmy Carter 2-2 and Governor George W. Bush, and her energy, enthusiasm, and 2-3 determination typify the finest qualities of our state's youth; 2-4 now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby commend Ann Marie Graham for her accomplishments 2-7 as a student, author, publisher, and speaker, and extend to her 2-8 sincere best wishes for success and happiness in the future; and, 2-9 be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-11 prepared for Miss Graham as an expression of high regard by the 2-12 Texas House of Representatives. Hunter _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 955 was adopted by the House on May 17, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House