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 2-7 ______________________________________ 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. 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Secretary of the Senate 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 Member, Texas Senate