1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 572 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Matthew Brugman, who has been accepted for admittance 1-5 to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science as a member of 1-6 the Class of 2003; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A bright, enthusiastic young man, Matthew is 1-8 highly motivated to accomplish the goals he sets for himself, 1-9 and this industriousness has been rewarded with his acceptance 1-10 by the selective academy; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Widely known for its strict standards of 1-12 admission, the academy accepts only 200 applicants each year 1-13 into the early-entry program for gifted and talented young 1-14 Texans interested in pursuing careers in mathematics, science, 1-15 and engineering; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Created in 1987 by the Texas Legislature, the 1-17 Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science affords outstanding 1-18 students like Matthew the opportunity to concurrently complete 1-19 the last two years of high school and the first two years of 1-20 college; and 2-1 WHEREAS, Matthew is an outstanding scholastic leader and 2-2 role model for students of all ages, and his perseverance and 2-3 intellectual vigor will undoubtedly help him to meet the 2-4 challenges of this remarkable educational opportunity; now, 2-5 therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby join the citizens of Houston in 2-8 congratulating Matthew Brugman on his admission to the 2-9 Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and extend to him 2-10 best wishes for the future; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 Matthew as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-13 Ellis 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on March 26, 2001. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate