By Naishtat H.R. No. 1029 76R16622 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 congratulate Kate Paddock of Austin on being named Tops in Texas 1-3 and earning first place in feature writing at the UIL Class 4A 1-4 state meet held at The University of Texas at Austin; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Ms. Paddock is a sophomore in the Liberal Arts 1-6 Academy at Johnston High School in Austin where she is a member of 1-7 the school newspaper staff; to earn the designation Tops in Texas, 1-8 her story was judged best among all first-place winners at the 1-9 state competition; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Recently inducted into the National Honor Society, 1-11 she will serve as treasurer of the junior class next year; she also 1-12 attends St. David's Episcopal Church and participates in a number 1-13 of extracurricular activities, including Youth in Government; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This outstanding young Texan has demonstrated great 1-15 dedication, leadership, and self-discipline in pursuit of her 1-16 goals; she stands at the threshold of a future bright with promise, 1-17 and it is a privilege to honor her at this time; now, therefore, be 1-18 it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Kate Paddock on achieving first 1-21 place in feature writing and being named Tops in Texas in writing 1-22 at the UIL Class 4A state meet and extend to her sincere best 1-23 wishes for success and happiness in all her future endeavors; and, 1-24 be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-2 prepared for Ms. Paddock as an expression of high regard by the 2-3 Texas House of Representatives.