H.R. No. 170



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Patrick Williams of DeSoto High School has been 
chosen to receive an Outstanding Texan Award in the student 
category from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Roy and Berthena Williams, he is 
currently a junior at DeSoto High School where he has demonstrated 
outstanding athletic ability and competitive spirit as quarterback 
of the school's football team; in addition, Mr. Williams excels in 
the classroom, maintaining a 3.97 grade point average, and is a 
member of the student council; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Williams is also active in his community and his 
many contributions include providing assistance to the North Texas 
Food Bank and taking part in building a playground with Habitat For 
Humanity; and
	WHEREAS, A congregant of Golden Gate Missionary Baptist 
Church, Mr. Williams plans to attend college after his high school 
graduation and pursue a degree in business; and
	WHEREAS, This remarkable young man's determination to excel 
in all aspects of life, combined with his commitment to serve his 
community, make him an ideal subject for this prestigious honor and 
it is appropriate that he be recognized at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Patrick Williams on his receipt of 
an Outstanding Texan Award in the student category 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. Williams as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Giddings

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 170 was adopted by the House on 
February 6, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House