SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 895

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Rashad Danté Mayo, who has fulfilled the requirements 
for graduation from the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin; and
	WHEREAS, Rashad is receiving his diploma on May 29, 2003, 
at the school's R. L. Davis Auditorium; and
	WHEREAS, This fine young man has demonstrated his commitment
to his education, and his graduation is the culmination of years of
diligent study in a curriculum designed to challenge him and 
broaden his knowledge; and
	WHEREAS, Rashad has attended the Texas School for the Deaf 
for six years; he earned the distinction of being on the honor 
roll and participated in track and wrestling, in addition to 
working at a job on campus; after graduation, he will work in 
Houston; and
	WHEREAS, Rashad can take justifiable pride in having 
earned his diploma from the Texas School for the Deaf; the school 
is respected in academic circles in Texas, as well as nationally, 
for its outstanding quality of instruction and dedication to 
excellence; and
	WHEREAS, Rashad has successfully faced the many challenges 
of a high school education, and he is now well prepared to embark 
on an adventure into a world that holds countless exciting 
opportunities for him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to
Rashad Danté Mayo on the occasion of his graduation and extend
to him best wishes for success in the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                        Whitmire




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 16, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate