SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 835
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 
to recognize Lisa Vavricka, who was named the top Gifted and 
Talented student in the nation as the recipient of the national 
Nicholas Green Award; and
	WHEREAS, The Nicholas Green Award is sponsored by the 
National Association for the Gifted and Talented and is given 
to students who excel in both academics and community service; 
Lisa received the statewide Green Award earlier in the year 
and will accept the national award at a special reception in 
Washington, D.C., in May; and
	WHEREAS, The straight-A, seventh-grade student at Bondy 
Intermediate School in the Pasadena Independent School District  
has won much acclaim for her academic achievements; she is a 
member of the academic pentathlon team and is the only student 
in the Pasadena Independent School District history to win the 
Best of Show at the science fair for three consecutive years; and
	WHEREAS, Lisa is an accomplished dancer, plays the violin, 
and sings in the Bondy choir; she participates in numerous 
community activities, including the Bayous and Lakes Trash Bash 
cleanup program, and she volunteers with Christian Helping Hands 
in Pearland; and
	WHEREAS, Lisa is a well-rounded student who is gifted in 
writing and aspires to be a scientist; she has won scholarships 
from the Optimists Club, Project Wisdom, and the Harris County 
Scholastic Writing Contest, and she is one of 10 girls nationwide 


spotlighted recently for community involvement and volunteerism 
by Girls' Life magazine; and
	WHEREAS, Lisa believes in working hard and doing her best, 
and her many achievements are a source of tremendous pride to 
her parents, her fellow students, and the faculty at Bondy 
Intermediate School; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Lisa Vavricka for her many  
accomplishments and extend congratulations to her for winning 
the Nicholas Green Award; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                         Jackson




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 14, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate