79R13034 MW-D

By:  Allen of Harris                                              H.R. No. 1164



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A well-deserved honor was bestowed on Willie Richard 
Dean III in April 2004, when he received the Sammy Award for 
Outstanding First Year Student Leader from Sam Houston State 
University, becoming the first African American male to win this 
prestigious accolade; and
	WHEREAS, The highest recognition given by Sam Houston State 
University, the Sammy Award honors students, staff, and 
organizations who excel beyond the normal standards of achievement 
in the community, university, and scholastics; the 2004 Sammy Award 
ceremony marked the 10th anniversary of this impressive event, 
which garners attendance from all of the university's dignitaries; 
and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Dean is an outstanding student and campus leader 
who is a notable role model for other Texans of all ages, and he 
certainly merits special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Willie Richard Dean III on his 
receipt of the Sammy Award for Outstanding First Year Student 
Leader from Sam Houston State University and extend to him warmest 
best wishes for success in all his future endeavors; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Dean as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.