This website will be unavailable from Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. through Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. due to data center maintenance.
78R18112 MDM-D
By: Wong H.R. No. 1708
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to
congratulate Thomas Edward O'Rourke, Jr., of Houston on his high
school graduation; and
WHEREAS, Homeschooled for 13 years, Mr. O'Rourke
participated in the Houston Area Home School Graduation Program on
May 17, 2003; the event is held under the auspices of the
Homeschool Christian Youth Association, which promotes home
education and the development of Christian-based leadership and
character through opportunities for family involvement in academic
endeavors, recreational and competitive sports, and social
activities; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his high school career, Mr.
O'Rourke has shown initiative, leadership, and a determination to
succeed; he is focused on establishing a career in the golfing
industry and currently trains with a nationally recognized golf
coach and is employed at Kingwood Country Club; moreover, he is a
member of the Houston Golf Association, Texas Junior Golf, and
Houston's First Baptist Golf Club; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Edward O'Rourke is an impressive young man
who has demonstrated exemplary commitment in attaining his high
school diploma; his energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance typify the
finest qualities of young Texans, and he is most deserving of
commendation for his achievement of this significant
accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Thomas Edward O'Rourke, Jr., on his
high school graduation and extend to him sincere best wishes for
success and fulfillment in the years to come; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. O'Rourke as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.