78R8155 MW-D

By:  Lewis                                                      H.C.R. No. 108



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, Dunbar Middle School student Tiffany Lewis of Fort 
Worth has been chosen to attend the People to People Student 
Ambassador Program's 2003 Leadership Summit at Rollins College in 
Orlando, Florida, July 17-26, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, Based in Spokane, Washington, the People to People 
Student Ambassador Program was founded by President Dwight D. 
Eisenhower in 1956; consistent with his vision for fostering 
responsible world citizenship, People to People has titled this 
year's summit "Creating a Positively Better World"; and
	WHEREAS, One of only 250 students chosen from across the 
country, Ms. Lewis was selected for her scholastic merit, civic 
involvement, and leadership potential; at the summit, Ms. Lewis 
will hear such notable speakers as journalist Farai Chideya and 
activist Danny Seo; furthermore, she will have the opportunity to 
meet an astronaut at Kennedy Space Center, study ocean wonders at 
Sea World, and learn about endangered species on an eco-cruise; and
	WHEREAS,  Ms. Lewis and other young ambassadors will also 
take part in small group workshops, discussions, and community 
projects while they explore topics concerning cultural and ethnic 
diversity and peaceful conflict resolution; then, each student will 
be charged with developing an action plan for making a positive 
contribution to his or her community; and
	WHEREAS, An extraordinary young Texan, Ms. Lewis exemplifies 
the ideals of the People to People program, and she will undoubtedly 
represent the citizens of the Lone Star State with honor and 
distinction; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas 
hereby congratulate Tiffany Lewis on her selection to the People to 
People Student Ambassador Program's 2003 Summit and extend to her 
warmest best wishes for an enjoyable and rewarding experience; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Lewis as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives and Senate.