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                                                                  H.R. No. 744



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Candice Johnson has distinguished herself as a 
public-spirited and intelligent young woman, and her many successes 
and commitment to serving others make her a role model for her 
fellow Texans; and
	WHEREAS, Graduating third in her class from James Madison 
Senior High School in Houston in 2002, Ms. Johnson is currently 
pursuing a bachelor's degree in corporate communications with a 
minor in business administration at The University of Texas at 
Austin; a recipient of the Mary Jones Houston Endowment 
Scholarship, Longhorn Opportunity Scholarship, and College of 
Communication Presidential Scholarship, she has earned honors each 
semester of her college career; and
	WHEREAS, This admirable Texan is also highly involved with 
her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and has served in a variety of its 
offices, including Ivy Academy chair and historian; she reigned as 
Miss Black University of Texas for 2003-2004 and is a member of the 
National Society for Collegiate Scholars, the Texas Exes Student 
Chapter, the Innervisions Gospel Choir, and the African American 
Culture Committee; moreover, she has served the collegiate 
community as a recruiter, a Texas Angel, and as a Longhorn Scholars 
mentor; and
	WHEREAS, Despite her many academic and extracurricular 
responsibilities, Ms. Johnson has repeatedly given of her time and 
talents to help others; whether working as a counselor and mentor at 
the Teen Success Leadership Camp or volunteering with the American 
Red Cross, the American Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels, the 
Capital Area Food Bank, or the Reading is Fundamental Program, she 
has made a positive difference in the lives of countless 
individuals; and
	WHEREAS, Candice Johnson has accomplished much in her young 
life thus far, and she may reflect with pride on her achievements 
and look with optimism and anticipation toward a bright and 
promising future; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Candice Johnson for her 
outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements and extend 
to her sincere best wishes for continued success in all her 
endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Johnson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 744 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House