R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Timothy Jerome Walker, Jr., son of proud parents 1-2 Timothy and Margaret Walker, of Dallas, has been selected to attend 1-3 the Presidential Classroom's Science, Technology and Public Policy 1-4 Program in Washington, D.C.; and 1-5 WHEREAS, From June 16 to 23, 2001, Mr. Walker will be joining 1-6 hundreds of students from across the country and abroad to 1-7 participate in seminars presented by leaders of each government 1-8 branch as well as the military, media, and lobbying organizations; 1-9 in addition, he will join small-group workshops that will focus on 1-10 issues involving the government and health, science, and the 1-11 Internet; and 1-12 WHEREAS, President of his senior class at David W. Carter 1-13 High School, Mr. Walker is an "A" Honor Roll student who has been 1-14 named to the National Honor Society, and he is a member of Carter 1-15 High School's varsity football and track teams; this fine young man 1-16 looks forward to attending the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and 1-17 majoring in business management and computer graphic design; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Mr. Walker is a recipient of the 2001 Legislative 1-19 Black Caucus Youth Award; he volunteers for many worthwhile causes 1-20 such as Toys for Tots, March of Dimes, and the Halloween Carnival, 1-21 in addition to helping feed the homeless and paint houses for the 1-22 elderly; and 1-23 WHEREAS, Mr. Walker is an exceptional Texan whose academic 1-24 distinction, leadership skills, and social conscience are leading 2-1 him to a very bright and rewarding future; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby congratulate Timothy Jerome Walker, Jr., on his 2-4 selection as a participant in the Presidential Classroom Program 2-5 and extend to him sincere best wishes for a rich and exciting 2-6 experience in our nation's capital; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-8 prepared for Mr. Walker as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives. Jones of Dallas _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1227 was adopted by the House on May 28, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House