78S41564 JHS-D

By:  Isett                                                      H.C.R. No. 23 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Thomas Gregory Umstattd, Jr., has successfully 
completed 12 years of home-schooling, and 2004 marks his high 
school graduation and the beginning of many new opportunities for 
this noteworthy young Texan; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Umstattd has demonstrated excellence in 
numerous academic and extracurricular endeavors, including music, 
debate, athletics, and computer science; his efforts have earned 
him a $16,000 President's Scholarship from the University of Mary 
Hardin-Baylor, where he will pursue a degree in communications with 
a minor in business; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Umstattd is active with the Hope Chapel Youth 
Group and has participated in several overseas missions; he has 
traveled to Mexico, Turkey, Russia, and Western Europe, spreading 
the message of compassion and faith that guides and inspires him; 
and
	WHEREAS, This talented teen recently placed first in 
impromptu speaking at the Texas Home School Debate Tournament and 
he will represent the State of Texas this June at the National 
Christian Forensics and Communications Association's National 
Debate Tournament in Lynchburg, Virginia; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Umstattd is the recipient of the Texas Home 
School Coalition's Ranger Award, which he received for volunteering 
with campaigns of candidates for public office; he is also a master 
singer with the Christian Choral Society of Austin, which he serves 
as president; and
	WHEREAS, Devout Christian, talented singer, and entrepreneur 
are just a few of the descriptions that can be applied to Thomas 
Gregory Umstattd, Jr.; he is also a sports lover, a master debater, 
and a devoted son, and his success in these many roles is a source of 
great pride to his parents, Tom and Ginger Umstattd, and to his 
other family members and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Thomas Gregory Umstattd, 
Jr., on his high school graduation and commend him for his many 
achievements; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Umstattd as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.