R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to 1-2 welcome the class of 2001 from Shady Grove Christian Academy to the 1-3 State Capitol on February 28, 2001; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Located in Grand Prairie, Shady Grove Christian 1-5 Academy is a private school that diligently strives to empower its 1-6 students to achieve high academic standards and to build a strong 1-7 spiritual character; as evidenced by their many accomplishments, 1-8 the members of the senior class of 2001 have demonstrated an 1-9 impressive commitment to these ideals; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition to excelling in numerous academic, 1-11 athletic, and artistic areas, the seniors have worked closely on a 1-12 variety of endeavors to earn the opportunity to embark on a mission 1-13 trip to Spain in May 2001; this included serving concessions and 1-14 working at the school cafeteria, as well as organizing and 1-15 conducting a banquet for the seniors of 2000; moreover, the 1-16 students have attended weekly meetings at the Prayer Center and 1-17 participated in fun functions such as a wiener roast, hayride, 1-18 skating party, and senior breakfast; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This outstanding class includes Abby Atristain, 1-20 Chris Bickers, Nathan Boggs, Joseph Cook, Victoria Dolph, Emily 1-21 Germash, Jeremiah Harris, Daniel Hrabel, Mabrie Jackson, Kira 1-22 Jackson, Joy Kested, Chad King, Sarah Leckie, Mirjam Link, 1-23 Stephanie Lowrie, Michael McGinley, Matt Mitchell, Kathleen Moran, 1-24 Jennifer Nickerson, Prakash Ravi, Chelsea Robertson, Embry 2-1 Speakman, Derek Tuttle, Lacey Ward, Robbie Weeden, and James 2-2 Wilson; and 2-3 WHEREAS, The talented members of the senior class of Shady 2-4 Grove Christian Academy have proven themselves to be admirable 2-5 young men and women of immense potential, and it is most 2-6 appropriate that we honor these future leaders of the Lone Star 2-7 State at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the 2001 graduating class of 2-10 Shady Grove Christian Academy and extend to them best wishes for an 2-11 enjoyable visit to the State Capitol. Allen _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 393 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House