1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 987 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-4 commend Lance Rothe on being named to the San Antonio Express-News 1-5 2001 A-Team; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Each year the San Antonio Express-News showcases 1-7 area students who have consistently demonstrated an exemplary 1-8 academic record, strong leadership ability, and community 1-9 consciousness; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Lance Rothe attends D'Hanis High School, where he 1-11 is well known for his athletic and academic accomplishments; a 1-12 football, basketball, baseball, and tennis player, he has placed 1-13 in 13 University Interscholastic League championships, taking one 1-14 of the top two honors in seven of those competitions; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This accomplished athlete also excels at academics 1-16 and is ranked first in his class; Lance is active in several 1-17 organizations, including the National Honor Society, the Future 1-18 Farmers of America, and the Catholic Youth Organization, and he 1-19 routinely volunteers for community service projects; and 1-20 WHEREAS, The son of Richard and Sheila Rothe, Lance has 2-1 brought great honor to his city and state; for this bright and 2-2 ambitious young man, the future holds much success and happiness; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, The State of Texas is indeed fortunate to count 2-5 Lance Rothe as one of its citizens, and for his many years of 2-6 hard work and determination, he is truly worthy of legislative 2-7 recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-9 77th Legislature, hereby applaud Lance Rothe on being named 2-10 to the San Antonio Express-News 2001 A-Team and wish him 2-11 continued success in his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-13 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-14 Madla 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on May 9, 2001. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate