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78R4607 WMS-D

By:  McClendon                                                    H.R. No. 153


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ashley Phillips has been selected by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus to receive a 2003 Outstanding Texan Award in the Youth category; and WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan Award was created to honor individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and WHEREAS, A student at Incarnate Word High School, where she is senior class president, Ms. Phillips's pursuit of academic excellence has enabled her to maintain an A-plus grade point average and earned her membership in the National Honor Society and National High School Scholars of America; after graduation she plans to attend college with the goal of becoming a television broadcaster; and WHEREAS, Ms. Phillips also finds time to participate in a variety of worthy civic organizations, including the NAACP Youth Council, the Knights of Peter Clavor, and Delteens; a person of abiding faith, she attends Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and serves the congregation as a member of the church youth group and church youth choir; and WHEREAS, This notable young Texan's determination to excel combined with her desire to make a positive contribution to her community are an inspiration to all who know her, and it is indeed appropriate that she be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ashley Phillips on her receipt of a 2003 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Phillips as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.