78S30478 MW-D

By:  Morrison                                                     H.R. No. 195



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, After just four years of competitive water-skiing, 
Dakota Peterson of Kyle has shown himself to be a true champion, and 
his accomplishments are truly deserving of legislative 
commendation; and
	WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Dennis Peterson and Eileen 
Clegg Berry, this fine young man is an eighth grade honor student at 
Barton Middle School in Hays County; and
	WHEREAS, A three-time member of the South Central Region 
All-Star Team, he helped the team earn first, second, and third 
place, respectively, at the 2001, 2002, and 2003 U.S. Nationals; 
also, at the 2003 South Central Regional Championships, he won 
first place in Boys 3 Tricks and third place in Boys 3 Jump; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson was a member of the 2003 U.S. National 
Junior Development Team and has been selected as an alternate for 
the 2004 U.S. Junior National Team; notably, on September 21, 2003, 
he was filmed for a documentary on water sports that will appear at 
the Cannes Film Festival; and
	WHEREAS, Demonstrating superb talent and remarkable 
athleticism, Mr. Peterson has achieved excellence in the sport of 
water-skiing, and it is a pleasure to recognize him at this time; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dakota 
Peterson for his achievements as a water-skier and extend to him 
best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Peterson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.