H.R. No. 165R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ocie High of Dallas is a recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and WHEREAS, Mr. High has demonstrated a deeply rooted commitment to academic excellence by enrolling in honors and dual-credit classes at his high school and local college; his success is evidenced by a nomination for inclusion on the National Honor Roll; and WHEREAS, In addition to his studies, this exceptional young man is an active member of the Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, and has received numerous commendations from this organization, including awards for conduct, aptitude, and values; and WHEREAS, Ocie High is a source of tremendous pride to his family and to his fellow students, and it is most appropriate that he be honored; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ocie High on his receipt of an Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. High as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Giddings ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 165 was adopted by the House on February 6, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House