1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 996
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     welcome Courtney Grace to the State Capitol on May 17, 1999; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, Sixteen-year-old Courtney Grace has been performing
 1-5     since she was five; along with her impressive vocal skills, she
 1-6     plays both the guitar and saxophone; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Courtney has won many titles over the years, which
 1-8     include Miss Universal Talent Winner, Little Miss Wichita Falls,
 1-9     Pre-Teen Miss Wichita Falls, United Miss National Talent Winner,
1-10     and Pre-Teen Miss Overall Talent Winner; through her performances
1-11     with Star Search, she became their Youth Vocalist Winner; and
1-12           WHEREAS, In addition to these accomplishments and honors,
1-13     Courtney has performed on the local Texas Gold Country Music Show
1-14     for five years, where she is a lead vocalist and backup vocalist;
1-15     this talented young lady has also been involved with the Johnny High
1-16     Country Music Revue in Fort Worth, Texas; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Two years ago she recorded her first album,
1-18     "Courtney Grace, From the Heart," in Nashville with producers
1-19     Brent Lamb and JB Rudd; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Courtney will be traveling to the State Capitol on
1-21     May 17, 1999, to accompany talented clogging champion Alison
1-22     Lewis; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Courtney is a talented and focused individual who
 2-1     is dedicated to achieving success in the music industry; Texas
 2-2     is proud to have such an industrious young lady among its citizens;
 2-3     now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, hereby recognize the many accomplishments of
 2-6     Courtney Grace and welcome her performance at the State Capitol
 2-7     this May; and, be it further
 2-8           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-9     Courtney as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-10                                                                 Haywood
2-11                                  ______________________________________
2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on May 14, 1999.
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate