By Hunter                                              H.R. No. 543
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Casey Kelley is a lifetime resident of Abilene in
 1-2     Taylor County, and was born in Abilene on December 10, 1980, to his
 1-3     parents Steve and Amanda Kelley, lifetime public servants, and has
 1-4     two brothers, Chad Kelley and Clay Kelley; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Kelley has spent much time in volunteer efforts
 1-6     to improve his community and been recognized by his peers and
 1-7     elders for such acts of generosity; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Attending Abilene High School and graduating as a
 1-9     member of the class of 1999 under the Texas Scholars Plan, he was
1-10     named senior class favorite and homecoming king, and spent four
1-11     years as a member of the student council; and
1-12           WHEREAS, Deciding to further his education he has chosen to
1-13     attend Abilene Christian University and major in the field of
1-14     communication, and is involved with several students groups on
1-15     campus including the Agriculture Club and Essence of Ebony, an
1-16     organization to promote multicultural enrichment, and also serves
1-17     as a firefighter for the Potosi Volunteer Fire Department; and
1-18           WHEREAS, He has a great love for music, songwriting and
1-19     playing the guitar and has formed the group Casey & Casey with his
1-20     college roommate, Casey Marusak; and
1-21           WHEREAS, With future aspirations to hold political office he
1-22     is taking time to work at the House of Representatives during his
1-23     Spring Break this semester in order to gain knowledge and insight
 2-1     of the legislative process; now, therefore, be it
 2-2           RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives hereby
 2-3     recognizes Casey Kelley for his significant achievements and his
 2-4     volunteer and community building work during his twenty years of
 2-5     life and extend to him sincere best wishes for good fortune and
 2-6     happiness in his future endeavors; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-8     prepared for Mr. Kelley as an expression of high regard by the
 2-9     Texas House of Representatives.