1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 829
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-3     congratulating Thomas Christopher Denton of Angleton on his high
 1-4     school graduation on May 22, 1999; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A homeschooler, Christopher has demonstrated
 1-6     determination and courage in accomplishing the goals he set for
 1-7     himself and has fulfilled all the requirements for a high school
 1-8     diploma; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Christopher has developed physical strength,
1-10     self-control, and discipline with grace while earning his senior
1-11     green belt in Tae Kwon Do; and
1-12           WHEREAS, By earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Christopher has
1-13     displayed his leadership and mentoring skills; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Having demonstrated leadership skills and excellent
1-15     character, determination, and academic strength, Christopher has
1-16     been awarded an appointment to the United States Naval Academy; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Having successfully faced the many challenges young
1-18     people face today, Christopher now embarks on a lifetime adventure
1-19     into a world for which he is well prepared and which holds countless
1-20     exciting opportunities for him; and
1-21           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize Christopher
1-22     on his outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it
1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-24     76th Legislature, hereby commend Thomas Christopher Denton for his
 2-1     superior accomplishments and extend best wishes to him for future
 2-2     success in all of his endeavors; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
 2-4     exemplary young Texan as an expression of the admiration and high
 2-5     regard of the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                                   Brown
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on May 3, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate