78R19126 JH-D

By:  Hughes                                                       H.R. No. 1734



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, David Shelton, a senior at Pittsburg High School, 
has been chosen to serve as president of DECA, Inc., and this 
impressive accomplishment truly merits special legislative 
recognition; and
	WHEREAS, An international association for students and 
teachers of marketing, management, and entrepreneurship, DECA is 
composed of some 170,000 students, 4,500 teachers, and 14,000 Delta 
Epsilon Chi members from throughout the United States and Germany; 
the organization provides its members with a host of valuable 
services, including leadership training, conferences, classroom 
support materials, and job placements; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shelton traveled to Orlando, Florida, to compete 
for the organization's presidency, where he presented a speech, 
attended a question and answer session, and endured two rounds of 
voting; before his selection, Mr. Shelton had been elected to serve 
as president of DECA at the local, district, and state levels; and
	WHEREAS, When he completes his presidency, this outstanding 
young Texan plans to attend Johnson and Wells College in Miami, 
Florida, on a full scholarship, where he will study general 
business management; and
	WHEREAS, David Shelton's exceptional achievement is a 
tremendous source of pride for his parents, fellow students, and 
close-knit community, and it is a pleasure to join them in honoring 
him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate David Shelton on his selection as 
president of DECA, Inc., and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Shelton as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.