H.R. No. 292


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Katie Elizabeth Mannis has been crowned Queen of the 68th East Texas Yamboree; and WHEREAS, An accomplished student, athlete, and leader, Ms. Mannis has proven herself to be a talented and well-rounded young woman; in addition to being listed on the National Honor Roll, she has served on the student council, played volleyball, and been a part of the district champion golf team; and WHEREAS, Ms. Mannis has also participated in the Buckeye Band for five years and served as a majorette; outside of her many school activities, she is a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and has studied piano for the past decade; and WHEREAS, This notable Texan is a member of the National Society of High School Scholars and has been recognized in Who's Who Among American High School Students and as a USAA National Scholar Student; her future plans include attending the University of Arkansas; and WHEREAS, A source of great pride for her parents, Perry and Karen Mannis, Katie Mannis is an outstanding representative of her community, and it is a pleasure to honor her on her recent achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Katie Elizabeth Mannis on being named Queen of the 68th East Texas Yamboree and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Mannis as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Hughes ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 292 was adopted by the House on July 19, 2005, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House