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By: Marchant H.R. No. 1364
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Luke Beckett Marchant celebrated a significant
milestone in his life on May 18, 2003, for on that day, he graduated
from Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma, with a
degree in political science; and
WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Marchant was born in Dallas on
June 27, 1980, to Donna and Kenny Marchant; he graduated from
Carrollton Christian Academy in 1999; and
WHEREAS, During his college years, this exceptional young man
was active with the student newspaper, the Reveille Echo, as a
valued member of its staff; he was elected as the president of the
College Republicans during his freshman year and served two years
in the Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mr. Marchant traveled to England and
Scotland in the summer of 2001 as a Youth-in-Mission ambassador and
garnered a wealth of experience as an intern with the Oklahoma
Legislature, American Electric Power, and the Natural Resources
Committee of the Texas Senate; and
WHEREAS, Luke Beckett Marchant is an impressive young man who
has demonstrated exemplary commitment in attaining his college
degree; his dedication, enthusiasm, and perseverance typify the
finest qualities of this nation's young people, and he is most
deserving of commendation for his outstanding accomplishment; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Luke Beckett Marchant on his
graduation from Southern Nazarene University 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. Marchant as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.