1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 831
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-3     congratulating Leah Michelle Puryear of Angleton on her high school
 1-4     graduation on May 22, 1999; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A homeschooler, Leah has demonstrated her
 1-6     determination to accomplish the goals she set for herself and
 1-7     has fulfilled all the requirements for a high school diploma; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Leah is an exemplary individual who strives for
 1-9     excellence in all of her endeavors; she has attended a leadership
1-10     training institute and has earned state and national awards in
1-11     debate and speaking and US swimming and AAU track; and
1-12           WHEREAS, She has maintained an A average in high school and
1-13     Brazosport College while being an active member of her community;
1-14     she has worked for United States representatives Ron Paul and
1-15     Steve Stockman; she excels at playing the piano and is devoted to
1-16     her parents and siblings; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Considered a wonderful daughter by her grateful
1-18     parents, Leah keeps her room cleaner than any of her six siblings;
1-19     and
1-20           WHEREAS, Having successfully faced the many challenges of a
1-21     high school education, Leah now embarks on an adventure into a world
1-22     for which she is well prepared and which holds countless exciting
1-23     opportunities for her; and
1-24           WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize Leah on her
 2-1     outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-3     76th Legislature, hereby commend Leah Michelle Puryear for her
 2-4     superior accomplishments and extend best wishes to her for future
 2-5     success in all of her endeavors; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for this
 2-7     exemplary young Texan as an expression of the admiration and high
 2-8     regard of the Texas Senate.
 2-9                                                                   Brown
2-10                                  ______________________________________
2-11                                          President of the Senate
2-12                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-13                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-14                                  on May 3, 1999.
2-15                                  ______________________________________
2-16                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-17                                  ______________________________________
2-18                                           Member, Texas Senate