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                                                                  H.R. No. 138







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Those young people who dedicate themselves to the 

pursuit of academic excellence are indeed deserving of special 

praise and recognition; and

	WHEREAS, The students who make up the Texas Academy of 

Mathematics and Science (TAMS) Class of 2005 have distinguished 

themselves as scholars of national repute; and

	WHEREAS, Selected for their outstanding aptitude in math and 

science, TAMS students participate in a two-year residential 

program at the University of North Texas, where they complete a 

rigorous academic curriculum of college-level courses, and in 

rising to this formidable challenge these gifted young Texans have 

demonstrated great intelligence and a commitment to expanding their 

horizons; and

	WHEREAS, Among its 162 students, the Class of 2005 includes 

30 National Merit Scholarship finalists and 55 commended students, 

6 National Hispanic Recognition Scholars, and a National 

Achievement Scholarship finalist; and

	WHEREAS, The impressive accomplishments of the Class of 2005 

point to futures bright with promise, and we wish its members well 

as they embark on the exciting careers and opportunities for 

additional learning that await them; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor the members of the 

Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Class of 2005 and extend to 

them sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for the TAMS graduates as an expression of high regard by 

the Texas House of Representatives.



                                                                       Crownover



                                                  ______________________________

                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 138 was adopted by the House on August 

8, 2005, by a non-record vote.



                                                  ______________________________

                                                     Chief Clerk of the House